Ryzen 7 9700X vs i3-14100F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-14100F
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
9.98
Ryzen 7 9700X
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
24.43
+145%

Ryzen 7 9700X outperforms Core i3-14100F by a whopping 145% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 7 9700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking787215
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation53.4151.42
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency15.6934.27
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$109$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-14100F has 4% better value for money than Ryzen 7 9700X.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 7 9700X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm4 nm
Die size163 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 7 9700X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700AM5
Power consumption (TDP)58 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 7 9700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 7 9700X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 7 9700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 7 9700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 7 9700X.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-14100F 9.98
Ryzen 7 9700X 24.43
+145%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-14100F 15275
Ryzen 7 9700X 37386
+145%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.98 24.43
Recency 8 January 2024 8 August 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Power consumption (TDP) 58 Watt 65 Watt

i3-14100F has 12.1% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9700X, on the other hand, has a 144.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 months, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen 7 9700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-14100F in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 7 9700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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