
Intel
Intel 14th Gen Core i3-14100F LGA1700 3.5GHz 4-Core CPU
SKU: BX8071514100F
Why We Chose This
We selected the Intel Core i3-14100F because it offers incredible value for budget builds. With 4 cores and 8 threads, it handles everyday tasks and light gaming with ease, and its 65W TDP means you can use a cheap cooler. It's the perfect entry point for anyone building a first PC or upgrading an older LGA1700 system.
Intel 14th Gen Core i3-14100F 4-core CPU for entry-level gaming and productivity. LGA1700, 3.5GHz base, 4.7GHz turbo.
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Specifications
Product Description
The Intel Core i3-14100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor built on the LGA1700 socket, offering a base clock of 3.5GHz and a turbo boost up to 4.7GHz. It's part of Intel's 14th Gen lineup, delivering solid performance for budget-conscious gamers and everyday users.
Key Features
- 4 Performance-cores (P-cores) with Hyper-Threading for 8 threads
- 3.5GHz base frequency, 4.7GHz max turbo frequency
- 12MB Intel Smart Cache
- LGA1700 socket compatible with Intel 600/700 series chipsets
- 65W TDP for efficient cooling
- No integrated graphics (requires discrete GPU)
Why You'll Love It
This CPU is perfect for entry-level gaming rigs and office builds. Its hybrid architecture ensures smooth multitasking, while the low power draw keeps your system cool and quiet. Pair it with a budget B760 motherboard and an affordable GPU for a capable 1080p gaming setup.
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The 14th Generation Intel® Core™ processors offer a performance hybrid architecture, allowing for the next evolutionary leap. Get the performance you need, right where you need it, whether you’re a gamer, creator, streamer, or regular user. With Intel® 14-generation processors, you can do more of what you enjoy, whenever you want. The 14th generation Intel® Core™ processors feature a hybrid architecture that combines performance and efficiency (P-core and E-core). That translates to real-world performance, intuitively scaled to match your work.
The performance core is Intel’s most powerful CPU core ever. It’s also optimised for single-thread performance and responsiveness in compute-intensive workloads such as gaming and 3D design. The efficient core provides multithreaded performance for tasks that can run concurrently (such as image rendering), as well as efficient offloading of background tasks for modern multitasking.
Intel built Intel® Thread Director directly into the hardware to ensure that Performance and Efficient cores work seamlessly with the operating system. Intel® Thread Director guides the operating system by automatically monitoring and analysing on the fly, ensuring that the right thread is placed on the right core at the right time. And it does it all dynamically, adapting scheduling guidance to actual computing needs rather than static rules.
The 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processors support the next generation of discrete graphics cards and storage devices. These devices take advantage of the increased throughput provided by PCIe 5.0, as well as the faster speeds and bandwidth of DDR5 memory. 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processors include built-in features for noise suppression, auto-framing, and optimised bandwidth and video resolution for gaming. This saves you time and allows you to multitask in ways you couldn’t have imagined before. 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processors enable various tasks, including gaming, browsing, streaming, and creating masterpieces.
Please note: A dedicated graphics card is needed to use this CPU. It does not come with integrated graphics.
FEATURES:
- 4 Cores
- 8 Threads
- Max Turbo Frequency of up to 4.7 GHz
- 12MB Intel® Smart Cache
- Support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory
- Built for serious gaming
- Smart solutions for enthusiasts and creators
- Nearly 3x faster connectivity
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Essentials:
- Product Collection: 14th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors
- Code Name: Products formerly Raptor Lake
- Vertical Segment: Desktop
- Processor Number: i3-14100
- CPU Specifications:
- Total Cores: 4
- # of Performance-cores: 4
- # of Efficient-cores: 0
- Total Threads: 8
- Max Turbo Frequency: 4.7 GHz
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.7 GHz
- Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.5 GHz
- Cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache
- Total L2 Cache: 5 MB
- Processor Base Power: 60 W
- Maximum Turbo Power: 110 W
- Memory Specifications:
- Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type): 128 GB
- Memory Types:
- Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s
- Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
- Max # of Memory Channels: 2
- Max Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s
- Expansion Options:
- Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision: 4.0
- Max # of DMI Lanes: 8
- Scalability: 1S Only
- PCI Express Revision: 5.0 and 4.0
- PCI Express Configurations: Up to 1×16+4, 2×8+4
- Max # of PCI Express Lanes: 20
- Advanced Features:
- Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator: 3.0
- Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost): Yes
- Intel® Speed Shift Technology: Yes
- Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
- Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology: Yes
- Intel® 64: Yes
- Instruction Set: 64-bit
- Instruction Set Extensions: Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
- Idle States: Yes
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology: Yes
- Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes
- Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes
- Security & Reliability
- Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT): Yes
- Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM): Yes
- Intel® AES New Instructions: Yes
- Secure Key: Yes
- Intel® OS Guard: Yes
- Execute Disable Bit: Yes
- Intel® Boot Guard: Yes
- Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC): Yes
- Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology: Yes
- Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes
- Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes
- Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
- Intel 14th Gen Core i3-14100F LGA1700 3.5GHz 4-Core CPU x1
Buying Advice
If you're on a tight budget, this CPU is a great choice for 1080p gaming with a dedicated GPU. However, if you can stretch your budget, consider the Core i5-14400F for two more performance cores and better multitasking. For pure gaming, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a strong alternative at a similar price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Intel Core i3-14100F include integrated graphics?+
No, the 'F' suffix means it lacks integrated graphics. You will need a discrete GPU for display output.
Which motherboards are compatible with the i3-14100F?+
It uses the LGA1700 socket and is compatible with Intel 600 and 700 series chipsets, such as B660, B760, H610, and Z790.
Is the i3-14100F good for gaming?+
Yes, for entry-level to mid-range gaming. It can handle most modern games at 1080p when paired with a suitable GPU like an RTX 3050 or RX 6600.
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