Core i3-14100F vs Ryzen 5 5560U

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-14100F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $109 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5560U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌286.7% higher power demand at 58W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 5560U

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 58W, a 43W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-14100F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 15,381).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i3-14100F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i3-14100F

2024

Ryzen 5 5560U

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 58W, a 43W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $109 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5560U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌286.7% higher power demand at 58W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-14100F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 15,381).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i3-14100F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-14100F better than Ryzen 5 5560U?

Yes. Core i3-14100F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i3-14100F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.4% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-14100F is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-14100F is the smarter buy today. Core i3-14100F is at an unclear MSRP at $109 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 6.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (141.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-14100F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2021), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP6, 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-14100F Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5560U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-14100F	Ryzen 5 5560U
1080p
low	172 FPS	169 FPS
medium	147 FPS	144 FPS
high	116 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	144 FPS
medium	124 FPS	121 FPS
high	98 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	68 FPS
medium	75 FPS	61 FPS
high	59 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	38 FPS

Open Core i3-14100F Open Ryzen 5 5560U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-14100F	Ryzen 5 5560U
1080p
low	318 FPS	245 FPS
medium	265 FPS	211 FPS
high	239 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	152 FPS
1440p
low	273 FPS	209 FPS
medium	233 FPS	184 FPS
high	215 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	179 FPS
medium	178 FPS	162 FPS
high	153 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	113 FPS

Open Core i3-14100F Open Ryzen 5 5560U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-14100F	Ryzen 5 5560U
1080p
low	385 FPS	380 FPS
medium	385 FPS	380 FPS
high	385 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	380 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	380 FPS
medium	385 FPS	380 FPS
high	385 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	311 FPS
4K
low	385 FPS	348 FPS
medium	385 FPS	298 FPS
high	371 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	202 FPS

Open Core i3-14100F Open Ryzen 5 5560U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-14100F	Ryzen 5 5560U
1080p
low	385 FPS	380 FPS
medium	385 FPS	380 FPS
high	385 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	380 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	380 FPS
medium	385 FPS	380 FPS
high	385 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	380 FPS
4K
low	385 FPS	380 FPS
medium	385 FPS	373 FPS
high	385 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	285 FPS

Open Core i3-14100F Open Ryzen 5 5560U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 5 5560U

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 5 5560U

The Ryzen 5 5560U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 December 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 15,202 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-14100F packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5560U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5560U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i3-14100F versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5560U — a 16.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-14100F (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i3-14100F uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5560U uses Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-14100F scores 15,381 against the Ryzen 5 5560U's 15,202 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i3-14100F. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-14100F vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 5 5560U.

Feature	Core i3-14100F	Ryzen 5 5560U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+18%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+52%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	3 MB+140%
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	15,381+1%	15,202

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-14100F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 5560U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.