Intel Core i3-14100T

Desktop CPUIntel

Also called intel core i3-14100t, core i3-14100t, i3-14100t, core-i3-14100t

IntelDesktop CPURaptor Lake

Intel Core i3 desktop processor on Raptor Lake, with 4 cores and 8 threads and 5120 KB L2, 12 MB L3 at 35 W TDP addressing up to 192 GB and Intel UHD Graphics 730.

What you need to know

Intel Core i3-14100T is a previous generation desktop cpu.

Intel Core i3-14100T launched in January 1, 2024., It has 4 cores and 8 threads on Raptor Lake, dropping into the FCLGA1700 socket. Treat the spec table as the facts. Age alone does not tell you to throw it out.

Still good?: Only if the workload is light
Product age: 2 years old
Upgrade pressure: Low

Feex says

If apps already feel slow, check RAM and storage before you blame this CPU by name alone.

What this hardware means today

Age and usefulness are not the same number. This page keeps them separate.

Performance today: Average. Average for the class when RAM, storage, and the GPU keep up.
Product age 2 years old: Previous generation. Launched January 1, 2024. Newer platforms exist. That does not make this chip unusable by itself.
Support status: Supported. Current Windows and current applications still run on this class of CPU. Platform BIOS support depends on the motherboard or laptop vendor.
Upgrade pressure: Low. Upgrade pressure is low unless you need a different platform feature.

Where does it sit?

Raptor Lake sits on Intel's recent Core timeline. Later desktop branding moved toward Core Ultra.

11th Gen

12th Gen

13th Gen

14th Gen

Core Ultra

Performance context

These are qualitative readings, not a fake 8.7 out of 10. Workload still wins.

Gaming: Good

Playable in lighter titles. A weak GPU will hide whatever this chip still has.

Productivity: Average

4 cores cover office, browser, and compile work in this class.

Multithreaded workloads: Average

8 threads. Heavy encodes still scale further on higher-core parts.

General use: Good

Everyday Windows use is not where most people notice this SKU first.

Efficiency: Good

Rated 35 W base power. That is a platform number, not a promise about your cooler.

Should you upgrade?

Probably not if this chip already matches your work.

Upgrade makes more sense if

Your workload is strongly CPU limited
You need a newer platform for memory, I/O, or chipset features
You need substantially more multicore performance
You need newer connectivity that your current board cannot offer

Upgrade makes less sense if

The GPU is the real bottleneck
Current applications are already responsive
The CPU rarely limits your workload

Specifications

Figures below follow the Feex Hardware Database record for this SKU. Fields without a recorded value are omitted.

Processor

Intel Core i3-14100T is built on Raptor Lake.

Intel Core i3-14100T specifications: Processor
Manufacturer	Intel
Family	Core i3
Architecture	Raptor Lake
Generation	Intel Core i3 Processors (14th gen)
Segment	Desktop

Cores and threads

Intel Core i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Intel Core i3-14100T specifications: Cores and threads
Cores	4
P-cores	4
Threads	8
Hybrid architecture	No

Clock speeds

Base clock is 2.7 GHz. Boost reaches 4.4 GHz.

Intel Core i3-14100T specifications: Clock speeds
Base frequency	2.7 GHz
Max boost	4.4 GHz

Cache

Cache on this sheet is 12 MB L3.

Intel Core i3-14100T specifications: Cache
L2 cache	5120 KB
L3 cache	12 MB
Total cache	17 MB

Memory

Intel Core i3-14100T addresses 192 GB across 2 memory channels.

Intel Core i3-14100T specifications: Memory
Supported types	DDR5, DDR4
Max capacity	192 GB
Channels	2

Package and power

Intel Core i3-14100T uses the FCLGA1700 socket and a 35 W TDP.

Intel Core i3-14100T specifications: Package and power
Socket	FCLGA1700
TDP	35 W
PCIe	Revision 5.0, 20 lanes

Integrated graphics

Intel Core i3-14100T includes Intel UHD Graphics 730.

Intel Core i3-14100T specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 730

Market

Intel Core i3-14100T launched January 1, 2024 at USD 134 (suggested price at launch).

Intel Core i3-14100T specifications: Market
Launch date	January 1, 2024
Launch MSRP	USD 134 (suggested price at launch)
Model	i3-14100T

Features

Intel Core i3-14100T records 40 instruction sets on this sheet.

Intel Core i3-14100T specifications: Features
Instruction sets	AES-NIAVX2AVXAVX-VNNICET-IBTCET-SSFMASHAVAES64-bit (x86-64)BMI1BMI2CLMULF16CGFNIPCLMULQDQRDRANDRDSEEDSSE4.1SSE4.2x86-64-v3ABMADXCMPXCHG16BEnhanced SpeedStepFast Short Rep MOVSFXSRInvariant TSCLZCNTPOPCNTRDTSCPSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3x86-64-v2XSAVEXSAVEOPTMMXMOVBE
Security	AES-NIControl-flow Enforcement (CET)Execute Disable (NX)Boot GuardHardware RNGOS GuardOS Guard (SMAP)Mode-Based Execute Control
Virtualization	Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization)
AI acceleration	Deep Learning BoostGaussian Neural Accelerator
OS capabilities	Docker / Hyper-V readyLinux KVM readyWindows 11 eligibleAndroid emulator readyWSL2 ready

Independent scores

These are PassMark CPU figures. They are not Feex measurements.

Intel Core i3-14100T specifications: Independent scores
Single-core score	3,499
Multi-core score	13,625
Overall score	6,905
Productivity score	13,755
Creator score	13,792
Engineering score	13,114
Gaming score	13,903
Performance per watt	389.3

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket	FCLGA1700
Board	A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Check the motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory	DDR5, DDR4, up to 192 GB
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 730

A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Boards often need a BIOS update before a newer chip in the same socket will post.

Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter as much as the socket name.

Read the memory list on the board. The CPU can list more standards than one motherboard will accept.

No post after a CPU swap

Clear CMOS only after you confirm the board list includes this SKU and the BIOS is new enough. A supported name on a box is not the same as a flashed board.

Sources and verification

Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Partially Verified. How we research.

Feex Hardware Database · Specification source used for this sheet. CC BY 4.0.
PassMark Software · CPU benchmark page for Intel Core i3-14100T

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