PC Watch delves into the comprehensive spectrum of Intel’s 14th Generation Core processors.
Intel’s latest 300 series processor picks up where the discontinued Pentium Gold left off, stepping in as the new counterpart to the Pentium Gold G7400. The new model retains a dual-core, quad-thread architecture while slightly elevating its processing speed to 3.9 GHz, a modest gain of 200 MHz. However, this increase does not come with the Turbo Boost Max technology.
The 300 series processor distinguishes itself with a reduced thermal design power (TDP), scaling down to 46W from the usual 65W seen in standard models. Furthermore, it offers a reduced L3 cache size of 3MB, which is 50% less than that of the Core i3-14100. Equipped with Intel UHD 710 graphics, it is positioned as the entry-level option in the LGA1700 series.
During Cinebench’s single-thread evaluation, Intel’s “300” series processor trails the i3-14100 by 13%, illustrating the performance hit due to its lack of turbo boost capability and a clock speed that’s 800 MHz slower. When it comes to tasks that utilize multiple cores, the “300” exhibits a significant 55% reduction in speed, a consequence of its fewer cores.
Today’s gaming demands have outpaced what dual-core CPUs can deliver, especially with newer games that leverage DirectX12. Top-tier games such as Call of Duty and Cyberpunk 2077, which has been fine-tuned for processors with more cores, highlight this gap.
When performance is key, choosing Intel’s high-end 14900K CPUs can yield performance boosts ranging from 3.6 to 5 times greater than the “300” series. Even the i3-14100 stands out, offering a 0.6 to 2.25-fold increase in frames per second over the “300”. For users weighing their options between the “300” and the i3-14100, the latter is clearly the more advantageous choice.
This analysis provides a deep dive into Intel’s 14th Generation Core processor series, shedding light on the updates introduced to the latest desktop models. The accompanying video includes a series of synthetic benchmarks and gaming performance tests that highlight the differences between the chips in the 14th Gen lineup and their predecessors. For those keen on the specifics, the video is a must-watch resource.
Source: PC Watch & Akiba PC Online