Intel Core i3-14100F socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i3-14100F uses LGA 1700, the LGA socket for Raptor Lake-R desktop designs with DDR5 or DDR4 and 20 PCIe lanes. The 4-core chip at 58 W without graphics suits office builds with discrete GPUs and 600 and 700 series boards.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 8, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 58 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-R
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 3.5 / 4.7 GHz
Intel Core i3-14100F specifications
| Cores | 4 (4 Performance-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove |
| Clocks | 3.5 GHz base, up to 4.7 GHz boost |
| Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 58 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200, 2 channels, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x4 (20 lanes) |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i3-14100F needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core i3-14100F is
The Core i3-14100F is a 4-core and 8-thread desktop processor that Intel launched on January 8, 2024 as the graphics-less twin of the 14100. Four Raptor Cove Performance-cores with Hyper-Threading run at 3.5 GHz base and up to 4.7 GHz boost. Cache is 12 MB of Smart Cache. Processor base power is 58 W, a small step below the 60 W graphics version for systems that always use a discrete card.
No integrated GPU is present, so a discrete graphics card is required for display output. The freed die area does not change CPU speed, which matches the 14100 on cores, cache and clocks. DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 board options and 20 PCIe lanes carry over intact.
Budget gaming and office fleets with cards fit here. The 14100F saves money over the graphics version where displays already attach to discrete outputs. Buyers who need backup display without a card should take the Intel Core i3-14100 with UHD 730 instead, since this F SKU stays dark without a GPU.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14100F fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh firmware. Board wiring is identical to the graphics version, except video ports on the rear I/O stay inactive. A discrete GPU in the x16 slot provides all displays.
Memory is DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 192 GB. Discrete graphics use system RAM only for game assets, so dual-channel kits remain preferred. ECC on W680 covers entry servers that run headless with a basic card.
Shoppers compare F against non-F on graphics need alone. Speed is otherwise equal. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers 600 series BIOS updates for Raptor Lake-R.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in dual channels feeds four P-cores. Gaming with a mainstream card benefits from dual modules. Capacity planning follows game and office loads rather than graphics sharing.
PCIe gives 16 Gen5 plus 4 Gen4 lanes. The x16 link serves the discrete GPU at full width while the Gen4 x4 serves NVMe. No lanes are lost to integrated graphics on F SKUs.
Cooling is 58 W class with Laminar-class heatsinks. Turbo headroom mirrors the graphics version. Case airflow decides repeat 4.7 GHz behavior.
Upgrade paths
The LGA socket allows upgrades on the same board to i5 hybrids with more cores. Memory, GPU and NVMe can also grow. BIOS must list the target.
A working 14100F lasts years with GPU care. A move to LGA 1851 needs a new board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i3-14100F use?
It uses LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards. A discrete GPU is required.
How fast is the Core i3-14100F?
Four cores and 8 threads at 3.5 GHz base and up to 4.7 GHz boost, with 12 MB of cache at 58 W.
Does the 14100F have integrated graphics?
None. A discrete graphics card is required for any display.
Can the 14100F be upgraded on the same board?
Yes, where the board lists Raptor Lake-R. Video ports on the board stay inactive without integrated graphics.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i3-14100 Raptor Lake-R 4 cores 60W specs pattern F variant (TechPowerUp)
- Raptor Lake desktop 14100F specs LGA1700 (Wikipedia)
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