Core i3-14100
The Core i3-14100 is Intel’s 4-core, 8-thread processor for the LGA1700 platform, built on the Raptor Lake architecture. Below you’ll find its full spec sheet and gaming and Cinebench 2024 productivity benchmarks, plus every retailer’s current price.
Prices update regularly and may differ at the retailer. This page contains affiliate links.
Gaming & productivity performance
Gaming score: CPU-bound 1080p rating, normalized to 100. Cinebench 2024: multi- and single-core points (Cinebench 2024 (nanoreview.net)).
1080p Gaming
Cinebench Multi
Cinebench Single
The Core i3-14100 scores 50.0 on our 0–100 CPU gaming scale. In Cinebench 2024 it renders 512 points multi-core and 107 single-core — versus 2,482 for the fastest CPU we list (Core Ultra 7 270K Plus).
Performance-per-dollar rank among all CPUs with live pricing
Gaming value
#66
of 134
Productivity value
#97
of 119
Benchmark scores
Cinebench 2024 results from the source cited below.
Specifications
Cores & Clocks
- Cores / Threads
- 4 / 8
- P-cores
- 4
- E-cores
- 0
- Base clock
- 3.5 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.7 GHz
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake
Cache & Process
- L3 cache
- 12 MB
- L2 cache
- 5 MB
- Process node
- Intel 7
- Released
- 2024-01-08
Memory & Platform
- Socket
- LGA1700
- Memory channels
- 2
- Max memory
- 192 GB
- Memory support
- DDR5, 4800; DDR4, 3200
- Chipsets
- Intel 600 Series, Intel 700 Series
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
- ECC support
- Yes
Power & Extras
- TDP
- 60W
- Max power
- 110W
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD 730
- Stock cooler
- Laminar RM1 Cooler
- MSRP
- $134.00
The Core i3-14100 pairs 4 cores with 12 MB of L3 cache on the Intel 7 process. Compare the Core i3-14100 against the full CPU lineup on the CPU comparison table, or build a compatible system around it with the PC Builder.
Where to buy the Core i3-14100
Every in-stock retailer offer we track, cheapest first.
| Retailer | Availability | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | — | See on Amazon |  |
The Core i3-14100 starts from $241.99 across 1 retailer. Prices update daily from live stock.
Complete the build
The cheapest in-stock parts that actually fit the Core i3-14100 — matched on socket and power delivery using the same rules as our PC Builder, priced live.
The most affordable LGA1700 board in stock whose power delivery can reliably run the Core i3-14100.
The Core i3-14100's bundled Laminar RM1 Cooler can't keep up with its sustained power draw, so an aftermarket cooler is the safer buy. This is the cheapest air cooler in stock that fits LGA1700 and handles its heat.
Contains affiliate links. Prices update regularly and may differ at the retailer.
How the Core i3-14100 compares
Similar CPUs worth a look, based on live prices and 1080p gaming performance.
Matches or beats the Core i3-14100 in 1080p gaming and 17% cheaper ($42.00) — a clear win.
18-core · from $199.99
About 9% more 1080p gaming performance, for 1% more ($3.02).
10-core · from $245.01
Save 50% ($122.00) for roughly 4% less 1080p gaming performance.
4-core · from $119.99
AMD's closest match — within 0% on 1080p gaming, 48% cheaper ($116.38).
6-core · from $125.61
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