The Intel Core i9-14900 wins in 5 out of 14 comparable specs, with 5 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (540% better).
Core i3-14100 wins in 4 specs (MSRP: 76% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i9-14900 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i3-14100 if msrp matters more to you.
