The Intel Core i5-14500 wins in 7 out of 16 comparable specs, with 5 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (330% better).
Core i3-14100F wins in 4 specs (MSRP: 53% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i5-14500 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i3-14100F if msrp matters more to you.
