How do the scores compare?

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

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

Intel Core i3-12100F advantages: 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $97 vs $409. Intel Core i7-13700K advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 79 vs 55; Stronger Multi-core score: 77 vs 34; Stronger gaming score: 65 vs 36; 380% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 5 MB; 300% higher cores: 16 vs 4.

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

Intel Core i3-12100F launched cheaper at $97, versus $409 for the Intel Core i7-13700K.

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

Intel

Intel Core i3-12100F

$97

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-13700K

$409

55.3Single-core79.1

34.2Multi-core76.9

36Gaming65

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F15 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 gaming (+29). Intel Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F

54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $97 vs $409

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K

Stronger Single-core score: 79 vs 55
Stronger Multi-core score: 77 vs 34
Stronger gaming score: 65 vs 36
380% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 5 MB
300% higher cores: 16 vs 4

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100F	Intel Core i7-13700K
Announced	2022	2022
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	58 W+54%	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 i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100F	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 i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100F	Intel Core i7-13700K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	—	1,600 MHz

Memory

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

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100F	Intel Core i7-13700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,050Top 36%	2,850+39%Top 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,700Top 60%	18,200+172%Top 12%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,680Top 35%	2,100+25%Top 14%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,700Top 66%	30,300+248%Top 11%
PassMark	14,100Top 65%	46,500+230%Top 12%

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