1. The Intel Core i3-14100F is a desktop processor featuring 4 cores, which was introduced in January 2024 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $109. This processor belongs to the Core i3 series and utilizes the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, compatible with Socket 1700. With the implementation of Intel Hyper-Threading, the effective core count is increased to 8 threads. The Core i3-14100F is equipped with 12 MB of L3 cache and operates at a base frequency of 3.5 GHz, with the potential to boost up to 4.7 GHz based on workload demands. Manufactured using a 10 nm production process, the specific transistor count remains undisclosed. Additionally, the multiplier on the Core i3-14100F is locked, which restricts its potential for overclocking.

1. The Core i3-14100F operates with a thermal design power (TDP) of 58 W, reflecting standard power consumption for contemporary personal computers. This Intel processor is compatible with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, utilizing a dual-channel architecture. Additionally, it supports ECC memory, a crucial feature for systems where data integrity is paramount, thereby preventing potential data corruption. For interfacing with other components within the system, the Core i3-14100F employs a PCI-Express Gen 5 connection. It is important to note that this processor lacks integrated graphics, necessitating the use of a dedicated graphics card. The package includes not only the processor itself but also a Laminar RM1 cooler.

1. The Core i3-14100F features hardware virtualization, significantly enhancing the performance of virtual machines. Furthermore, it supports IOMMU virtualization (PCI passthrough), allowing guest virtual machines to directly access host hardware. Applications that utilize Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) will benefit from improved performance on this processor, particularly for computation-intensive tasks. In addition to AVX, Intel has also incorporated the more recent AVX2 standard; however, AVX-512 is not included.

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