IntelCore i3-14100 Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz, BX8071514100

I read that this is the best chip to use for a media center PC and I was not disappointed. Low utilization for basic tasks and does great at playing 8k video. And the price is right! I haven't tried it in gaming, but it would probably be adequate for that as well.

No trouble during installation.Works nicely every day.

The Intel Core i3-14100 is a great improvement over the previous 12100K. With 4 performance cores (P-cores) and a boost up to 4.7 GHz, it delivers solid performance for everyday tasks, gaming, and light multitasking. It feels snappy and responsive, whether you're browsing, streaming, or handling more demanding applications. The boost in clock speed and overall efficiency makes it a noticeable step up from the 12100K, and it’s well-suited for budget-conscious builds without sacrificing too much power. If you’re looking for reliable performance without breaking the bank, this processor is a solid choice.

Not really using this one. It's an extra in case of a computer malfunction. I did load windows 11 on it but used the included stock fan. It did get to 70c - nevertheless - it works.

Coming from an i5 4590, this CPU was amazing at first. It's still not perfect for the game I play, though (SWTOR). And, but this is mostly my wrong and not the i3's fault, it can't quite handle my Arc A770. When I was using an RX 560 2gb and a GTX 1650 super, CPU temps never seemed to go past 70c or if they did, not for long. But with the arc, my little i3 will shoot all the way to 100c in 0.3 seconds and the stock cooler doesn't help at all. The only way temps go down is when the CPU itself calms down.The solution is a bandaid one. Capping fps in games using the in game frame capping as opposed to MSI after burner/riva tuner works best.It should be noted that the game I mainly play seems to be more CPU heavy, I didn't notice the crazy temps playing RDR2 or any AC games. So take the whole temp issue with a grain of salt and keep in mind I only noticed this issue with the A770.The CPU still rocks my socks.UPDATE: Got a Thermalright Peerless Assassin air cooler and cpu temps stay in 30s and 40s only occasionally 50 - 53 under extreme load.

Upgrading from i5 6600. My new i3 is so cute im going to nickname it AWESOME! The cooler is very elegant. I hope it works! Thanks! Amazon for fast shipping arriving a day early and packaged nice!I was really excited about the cooler but the mounting mechanism is aweful. It dont clip dont nice now matter how hard i tried. Theres always one last clip just loose. I can reach on the backside and pop it off easily with my finger. I can understand people on a budget and needs to rely on this cooler and intel provides, Thanks! but i switched over to a cheap waterblock and i felt way more at ease.Intel skimped on the thermal paste. upon first installation i tried a game and it throttled my cpu with turbo boost on. I took the cooler off to try another cooler and looked at the paste it barely cover the cpu.I added more paste on top of intel paste and got a 15c drop and no more throttle. If you dont have better cooling solution i advise you get more thermal paste for sure.I test CPU on game COD MW3 before with intel 6600 i get 35-50fps with a lot of micro stutter.now with new intel i3 its getting 80-120fps smooth. and the fps counter saying its only using about 10-15 % cpu activity! im very happy. Thanks!

Es lo que es un procesador bueno y barato

Fast and runs cool. Very good graphics for CPU. Can game as long as you pair it with discrete GPU.