Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i5-13400
33Single-core62.5
27.6Multi-core49.3
26.3Gamingspec-based50.2
1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 28.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+30) and multi-core (+22). Intel Core i3-10100F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-10100F
- 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400
- Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 33
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 28
- 233% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 6 MB
- 196% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,800 vs 5,341
- 194% higher PassMark: 25,600 vs 8,702
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 148 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.6 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | — | 10 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 20 MB+233% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,495Bottom 29% | 2,300+54%Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,069Bottom 23% | 11,300+123%Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,132Bottom 21% | 1,800+59%Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,341Bottom 16% | 15,800+196%Top 41% |
| PassMark | 8,702Bottom 12% | 25,600+194%Bottom 49% |
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