Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i9-13900K
33Single-core84.3
27.6Multi-core92.6
26.3Gamingspec-based71.9
3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F14 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.9 to 28.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+65) and single-core (+51). 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
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 20% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900K
- Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 33
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 28
- 640% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 39,500 vs 5,341
- 584% higher PassMark: 59,500 vs 8,702
- 500% higher cores: 24 vs 4
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 32+300% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.8 GHz+35% |
| L2 cache | — | 32 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 36 MB+500% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,495Bottom 29% | 2,950+97%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,069Bottom 23% | 20,500+304%Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,132Bottom 21% | 2,250+99%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,341Bottom 16% | 39,500+640%Top 8% |
| PassMark | 8,702Bottom 12% | 59,500+584%Top 8% |
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