Intel Core i3-14100 socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i3-14100 uses LGA 1700, the LGA socket for Raptor Lake-R desktop designs with DDR5 or DDR4 and 20 PCIe lanes. The 4-core chip at 60 W suits office and entry gaming boards with 600 and 700 series chipsets.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 8, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 60 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-R
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 3.5 / 4.7 GHz
Intel Core i3-14100 specifications
| Cores | 4 (4 Performance-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove |
| Clocks | 3.5 GHz base, up to 4.7 GHz boost |
| Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 60 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 110 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200, 2 channels, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x4 (20 lanes) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 730, 24 EUs |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 by 37.5 mm) |
| Cooler in the box | Laminar RM1 |
| Launch price | 134 dollars (Intel RCP, boxed 144 dollars) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i3-14100 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core i3-14100 is
The Core i3-14100 is a 4-core and 8-thread desktop processor that Intel launched on January 8, 2024 at 134 dollars MSRP for 14th Gen office builds. Four Raptor Cove Performance-cores with Hyper-Threading and no Efficient-cores run at 3.5 GHz base and up to 4.7 GHz boost. Cache is 12 MB of Smart Cache. Processor base power is 60 W with 110 W turbo, which suits tower and small-form office PCs with standard airflow.
UHD Graphics 730 with 24 execution units cover office displays and light play. The locked multiplier keeps tuning to power limits and memory profiles. DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 192 GB with ECC on W680 allows entry servers as well as desks. A Laminar RM1 cooler ships in boxed supply.
General offices and school labs fit here. The 4.7 GHz peak keeps single-threaded apps responsive, while four P-cores handle multitasking without E-core scheduling quirks. Buyers who need more parallel throughput should take 10-core i5 parts such as the Intel Core i5-14400T at 35 W instead, since this i3 prioritizes clocks over core count.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14100 fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with current firmware. H610, B660, B760, H770, Z690 and Z790 list the SKU, with 600 series sometimes needing an update from Alder Lake stock. The FCLGA1700 package uses the 78 by 78 mm cooler pattern.
Memory choice follows the board: DDR5-4800 for new builds or DDR4-3200 for fleet reuse. Both run dual-channel to feed four P-cores and graphics. ECC on W680 helps entry servers that need coverage at low cost.
Value shoppers compare the i3 against dual-core Processor parts below and i5 hybrids above. The 14100 doubles P-cores over Processor 300 for real multitasking. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm LGA 1700 from the socket cover.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in dual channels up to 192 GB is the full map. Office work rarely stresses either speed, so capacity and dual-module population matter most. Graphics share system RAM, so 16 GB is the practical floor.
PCIe gives 16 Gen5 plus 4 Gen4 lanes for one graphics slot and one fast SSD. Entry gaming pairs this i3 with mainstream GPUs without lane limits. Board manuals show the exact slot wiring.
Cooling is 60 W Laminar RM1 boxed with 110 W turbo headroom. Aftermarket towers cut noise further. Case flow decides whether 4.7 GHz repeats under load.
Upgrade paths
The LGA socket allows direct upgrades on the same board, such as to 10-core and 14-core i5 Raptor Lake-R parts. Memory and NVMe can also expand. The board list must include the target.
A working 14100 lasts office years with SSD care. A platform move to LGA 1851 Arrow Lake needs a new board and DDR5.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i3-14100 use?
It uses LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh support.
How fast is the Core i3-14100?
Four cores and 8 threads at 3.5 GHz base and up to 4.7 GHz boost, with 12 MB of cache at 60 W.
What graphics does the 14100 include?
Intel UHD Graphics 730 with 24 execution units for office displays.
Does the 14100 include a cooler?
Yes, Laminar RM1 ships in boxed supply. Tray parts need a separate 60 W cooler.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i3-14100 Raptor Lake-R 4 cores 60W specs (TechPowerUp)
- Intel Core i3 processor 14100 ordering 134 dollars box (Intel ARK)
- Intel Core i5-14400 Raptor Lake 10 cores 65W FCLGA1700 pattern (Intel ARK)
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