Intel Core i3-14100F Processor

The Intel Core i3-14100F is a 14th Generation desktop processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture and fabricated on the Intel 7 process node. Designed for the LGA1700 socket, it is compatible with 600- and 700-series motherboards, making it a straightforward upgrade path for existing LGA1700 platform owners. The processor features 4 Performance-cores and 0 Efficient-cores, delivering 8 threads via Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. The base clock runs at 3.5 GHz, while Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 allows the processor to reach up to 4.7 GHz under load. A 12 MB Intel Smart Cache and 5 MB total L2 cache help reduce memory latency for everyday productivity, content creation, and gaming workloads. Memory support spans both DDR4 at up to 3200 MT/s and DDR5 at up to 4800 MT/s across two channels, with a maximum addressable memory of 192 GB and peak bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The i3-14100F does not include integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required — a point worth noting for builders and upgraders alike. Connectivity is handled via DMI 4.0 with 8 lanes, and the CPU exposes up to 20 PCIe lanes across PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 configurations (up to 1x16+4 or 2x8+4), providing ample bandwidth for modern discrete graphics cards and NVMe storage. Power figures are straightforward: the processor base power is 58 W, with a maximum turbo power of 110 W, and the thermal junction limit sits at 100 °C. The package measures 45.0 mm × 37.5 mm. Security features include Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology, AES New Instructions, Execute Disable Bit, Boot Guard, OS Guard, Secure Key, VT-x, VT-d, and VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT). The processor also supports Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0 and Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) on CPU for AI-accelerated workloads. Verified Specifications: - Model: Intel Core i3-14100F (SKU: BX8071514100F) - Architecture: Raptor Lake (14th Gen), Intel 7 process - Cores / Threads: 4P + 0E / 8 - Base / Boost Clock: 3.5 GHz / 4.7 GHz - Cache: 12 MB Smart Cache + 5 MB L2 - Socket: FCLGA1700 - Memory: DDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800, 2-channel, max 192 GB, 76.8 GB/s bandwidth - PCIe: 5.0 + 4.0, up to 20 lanes - TDP / Max Turbo Power: 58 W / 110 W - Integrated Graphics: None - Warranty: 3 Years