i5-14600KF vs i3-8100H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8100H
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
2.71
Core i5-14600KF
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.68
+811%

Core i5-14600KF outperforms Core i3-8100H by a whopping 811% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8100H and Core i5-14600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1708205
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data70.31
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency5.7018.69
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-H (2018−2019)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date3 July 2018 (6 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-8100H and Core i5-14600KF 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads420
Base clock speed3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache256 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size126 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8100H and Core i5-14600KF 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1440FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8100H and Core i5-14600KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-8100H and Core i5-14600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8100H and Core i5-14600KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8100H and Core i5-14600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8100H and Core i5-14600KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8100H and Core i5-14600KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8100H and Core i5-14600KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8100H and Core i5-14600KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i3-8100H 2.71
i5-14600KF 24.68
+811%

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.

i3-8100H 4310
i5-14600KF 39208
+810%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.71 24.68
Recency 3 July 2018 17 October 2023
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 4 20
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 125 Watt

i3-8100H has 177.8% lower power consumption.

i5-14600KF, on the other hand, has a 810.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and 250% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

The Core i5-14600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-8100H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-8100H is a notebook processor while Core i5-14600KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-8100H and Core i5-14600KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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