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Intel Core i3-12300 vs Intel Core i3-13100

WINNER
I
42.2Inno Score
VS
I
42.1Inno Score
59.4Single-core59
33.8Multi-core33.5
36.7Gamingspec-based37.3
3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-123004 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-12300 scores 42.2 against 42.1 for Intel Core i3-13100. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i3-12300 edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12300

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

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-13100

  • 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
  • 24% higher Max turbo power: 110 W vs 89 W
  • Lower launch price: $134 vs $157

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12300 versus Intel Core i3-13100
SpecIntel Core i3-12300Intel Core i3-13100
Announced20222023
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Process10 nm10 nm
Base TDP60 W60 W
Max turbo power89 W110 W+24%
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler included—Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12300 versus Intel Core i3-13100
SpecIntel Core i3-12300Intel Core i3-13100
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads88
Base clock3.5 GHz+3%3.4 GHz
Boost clock4.4 GHz4.5 GHz+2%
L2 cache5 MB5 MB
L3 cache12 MB12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12300 versus Intel Core i3-13100
SpecIntel Core i3-12300Intel Core i3-13100
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 730Intel UHD Graphics 730
iGPU clock1,450 MHz1,500 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12300 versus Intel Core i3-13100
SpecIntel Core i3-12300Intel Core i3-13100
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB192 GB+50%
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12300 versus Intel Core i3-13100
SpecIntel Core i3-12300Intel Core i3-13100
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12300 versus Intel Core i3-13100
SpecIntel Core i3-12300Intel Core i3-13100
PassMark14,371+2%Bottom 29%14,103Bottom 28%
PassMark (single thread)3,556+1%Top 43%3,538Top 44%

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