How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X scores 55.3/100 overall; Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100. AMD Ryzen 9 3900X wins 13 individual spec rows, Intel Core i3-13100F wins 5.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X and the Intel Core i3-13100F?

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X advantages: Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 34; 433% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 12 MB; 200% higher cores: 12 vs 4; 200% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 4; 200% higher threads: 24 vs 8. Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 38; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 45% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 105 W; 27% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,653 vs 1,300; 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4; Lower launch price: $109 vs $499.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X or Intel Core i3-13100F?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $499 for the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X.

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X vs Intel Core i3-13100F

WINNER

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

$499

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

37.6Single-core57

54.2Multi-core33.7

78.3Gamingspec-based37.3

13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3900X5 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 55.3 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+21). Intel Core i3-13100F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 34
433% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 12 MB
200% higher cores: 12 vs 4
200% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 4
200% higher threads: 24 vs 8

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-13100F

Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 38
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
45% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 105 W
27% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,653 vs 1,300
25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
Lower launch price: $109 vs $499

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X versus Intel Core i3-13100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3900X	Intel Core i3-13100F
Announced	2019	2023
Socket	AM4	LGA1700
Process	7 nm+30%	10 nm
Base TDP	105 W	58 W+45%
Max turbo power	142 W+29%	110 W
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X versus Intel Core i3-13100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3900X	Intel Core i3-13100F
Cores	12+200%	4
Performance cores	12+200%	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	24+200%	8
Base clock	3.8 GHz+12%	3.4 GHz
Boost clock	4.6 GHz+2%	4.5 GHz
L2 cache	6 MB+20%	5 MB
L3 cache	64 MB+433%	12 MB

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X versus Intel Core i3-13100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3900X	Intel Core i3-13100F
Memory support	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	192 GB+50%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X versus Intel Core i3-13100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3900X	Intel Core i3-13100F
PCIe version	4	5+25%
CPU PCIe lanes	24+20%	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X versus Intel Core i3-13100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3900X	Intel Core i3-13100F
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,540Bottom 33%	—
Geekbench 6 (multi)	11,000Top 46%	—
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,300Bottom 34%	1,653+27%Top 47%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	18,300+126%Top 31%	8,090Bottom 26%
PassMark	32,600+122%Top 37%	14,653Bottom 27%

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