How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-12100 scores 41/100 overall; Intel Core i7-13700K scores 74.6/100. Intel Core i3-12100 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-13700K wins 15.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-12100 and the Intel Core i7-13700K?

Intel Core i3-12100 advantages: 52% lower Base TDP: 60 W vs 125 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $122 vs $409. Intel Core i7-13700K advantages: Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 55; Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 34; 380% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 5 MB; 300% higher cores: 16 vs 4; 248% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 8,700.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-12100 or Intel Core i7-13700K?

Intel Core i3-12100 launched cheaper at $122, versus $409 for the Intel Core i7-13700K.

Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i7-13700K

Intel

Intel Core i3-12100

$122

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-13700K

$409

55.3Single-core79.1

34.2Multi-core76.9

36Gamingspec-based65

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-1210015 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+43) and single-core (+24). Intel Core i3-12100 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 i3-12100

52% lower Base TDP: 60 W vs 125 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $122 vs $409

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K

Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 55
Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 34
380% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 5 MB
300% higher cores: 16 vs 4
248% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 8,700

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-13700K
Announced	2022	2022
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	60 W+52%	125 W
Max turbo power	89 W	253 W+184%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-13700K
Cores	4	16+300%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	8
Threads	8	24+200%
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+3%
Boost clock	4.3 GHz	5.4 GHz+26%
L2 cache	5 MB	24 MB+380%
L3 cache	12 MB	30 MB+150%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-13700K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,400 MHz	1,600 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-13700K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-13700K
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-13700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,050Top 49%	2,850+39%Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,700Bottom 33%	18,200+172%Top 20%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,680Top 47%	2,100+25%Top 21%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,700Bottom 29%	30,300+248%Top 16%
PassMark	14,000Bottom 24%	46,500+232%Top 21%

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