Core i3-14100F vs Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
Core i3-14100F
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-14100F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-14100F | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($96) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-14100F | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+85%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($96) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
Core i3-14100F
The Core i3-14100F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,381 points. Launch price was $109.
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
The Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,570 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i3-14100F packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i3-14100F versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X — a 21.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-14100F (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i3-14100F uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-14100F scores 15,381 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X's 15,570 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-14100F vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X.
| Feature | Core i3-14100F | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+24% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 15,381 | 15,570+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-14100F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-14100F | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-14100F) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-14100F | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-14100F launched at $109 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X debuted at $399. At current prices ($96 vs $180), the Core i3-14100F is $84 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-14100F delivers 160.2 pts/$ vs 86.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X — making the Core i3-14100F the 59.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-14100F | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109-73% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $96-47% | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 160.2+85% | 86.5 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2017 |
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