The Intel Core i9-14900 wins in 6 out of 14 comparable specs, with 4 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (540% better).
Core i3-14100F wins in 4 specs (MSRP: 80% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i9-14900 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i3-14100F if msrp matters more to you.
