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Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i3-13100F

Intel Core i3-12100
41Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i3-13100F
41.6Inno Score
55.3Single-core57
34.2Multi-core33.7
36Gamingspec-based37.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-121007 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-12100 scores 41 against 41.6 for Intel Core i3-13100F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i3-13100F edges ahead in single-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-13100F

  • 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
  • 24% higher Max turbo power: 110 W vs 89 W
  • Lower launch price: $109 vs $122

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i3-13100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i3-13100F
Announced20222023
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Process10 nm10 nm
Base TDP60 W58 W+3%
Max turbo power89 W110 W+24%
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i3-13100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i3-13100F
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads88
Base clock3.3 GHz3.4 GHz+3%
Boost clock4.3 GHz4.5 GHz+5%
L2 cache5 MB5 MB
L3 cache12 MB12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i3-13100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i3-13100F
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 730—
iGPU clock1,400 MHz—

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i3-13100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i3-13100F
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB192 GB+50%
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i3-13100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i3-13100F
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i3-13100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i3-13100F
Geekbench 6 (single)2,050Top 48%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,700Bottom 34%—
Cinebench R23 (single)1,680+2%Top 45%1,653Top 47%
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,700+8%Bottom 29%8,090Bottom 26%
PassMark14,000Bottom 24%14,653+5%Bottom 27%

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