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Intel Core i3-14100F desktop processor in metallic silver with gold contact pads

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F desktop processor 3.50GHz 12MB LGA 1700

SKU CH-3X3W-BT7DD

Quad-core desktop CPU with 12 MB L3 cache, 3.50 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost on LGA 1700

  • CPU cores4-Core
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Processor classDesktop
  • Processor codenameRaptor Lake
  • Level 3 cache12
  • 4 cores handle everyday workloads smoothly with the Raptor Lake architecture
  • Base frequency of 3.50 GHz delivers responsive performance for common tasks
  • Boost up to 4.70 GHz provides extra speed when workloads demand it
  • 12 MB L3 cache keeps frequently used data close for quicker access
  • LGA 1700 socket fits current Intel desktop motherboards for straightforward upgrades

Core i3-14100F desktop processor

The Intel Core i3-14100F is a quad-core desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture. It fits the LGA 1700 socket and targets budget-focused PC builds. The part operates at a 3.50 GHz base frequency and includes 12 MB of L3 cache. It suits everyday computing and entry-level gaming systems.

Thermals and power in normal use

The processor reaches a maximum turbo frequency of 4.70 GHz under load. Standard cooling solutions for the LGA 1700 platform handle typical workloads without excessive noise. Power draw scales with the active core count and clock speed during sustained tasks. The F-series designation means no integrated graphics are present.

12 MB L3 cache and four cores

The combination of four cores and 12 MB of L3 cache defines the throughput ceiling for this CPU. Multi-threaded applications are limited to four concurrent threads. Buyers needing more parallel performance should consider processors with higher core counts. This specification is the primary factor for model selection.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $127.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 4-Core
Lower than about 95% of the 271 comparable items (median 8).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineCore i3
Processor
CPU cores4-Core
CPU socketLGA 1700
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenameRaptor Lake
Level 3 cache12

Questions about this item

How do I install the Core i3-14100F into an LGA 1700 socket and what step do builders often miss?

Align the notches on the processor with the socket keys, lower it gently without forcing, then close the retention lever; the step often missed is removing the protective cover from the socket before placement.

What maintenance or replacement will the Core i3-14100F need over its service life?

The processor itself has no user-serviceable parts; plan to renew thermal paste every few years and keep the cooler clean so the 4.70 GHz boost remains stable under load.

What limit appears first when the Core i3-14100F runs at sustained 4.70 GHz boost?

Thermal headroom is the first bottleneck; the four cores hit temperature targets quickly, so a capable cooler is essential to maintain the 4.70 GHz frequency without throttling.

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