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Core i5-11600K vs Core i3-14100: which is better?

Core i5-11600K and Core i3-14100 perform almost the same in games (4K · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-11600K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i5-11600K

50%of the fastest CPU
≈ $102 (used)Part score 62/100
VS
Intel

Core i3-14100

49%of the fastest CPU
≈ $110Part score 61/100
Cheaper: Core i5-11600KValue: Core i5-11600K

Head to head

50%
Gaming performance
49%
62/100
Part score
61/100
250 FPS
Average FPS
249 FPS
≈ $102 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $110
100/100
Value for money
92/100

Specifications

Core i5-11600KCore i3-14100
Cores64
Max boost4.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Power (TDP)125 W60 W
SocketLGA1200LGA1700
MemoryDDR4DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Release year20212024
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i5-11600KCore i3-14100
250average FPS
249average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · competitive settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+
500+
League of Legends
500+◆
500+◆
Fortnite
242
242
Apex Legends
247
247
Overwatch 2
328
328
Rocket League
394◆
389◆
Dota 2
280◆
276◆

Other games

GTA V
163◆
161◆
Minecraft
350◆
346◆
Cyberpunk 2077
140◆
138◆
EA SPORTS FC
192
190◆
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
103◆
102◆
Rust
117
117