The Intel Core i3-14100 wins in 9 out of 14 comparable specs, with 3 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (67% better).
Core i5-11400F wins in 2 specs (Total Cores: 50% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i3-14100 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i5-11400F if total cores matters more to you.
