The Intel Core i3-14100 wins in 5 out of 14 comparable specs, with 5 ties. Its biggest advantage is Base Clock (40% better).
Core i5-14400F wins in 4 specs (Total Cores: 150% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i3-14100 if you want the best overall performance — especially base clock.
Choose Core i5-14400F if total cores matters more to you.
