Intel Core i3-13100 vs Intel Core i9-9900K
59Single-core40.4
33.5Multi-core41
37.3Gamingspec-based47.4
9 spec wins — Intel Core i3-131009 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-13100 scores 42.1 against 42.4 for Intel Core i9-9900K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-9900K edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-13100
- Stronger single-core score: 59 vs 40
- 150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 37% lower Base TDP: 60 W vs 95 W
- Lower launch price: $134 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- Stronger multi-core score: 41 vs 34
- 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 60 W+37% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | 119 W+8% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+150% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,800Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,280Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 12,400Bottom 44% |
| PassMark | 14,103Bottom 28% | 18,023+28%Bottom 38% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,538+22%Top 44% | 2,908Bottom 38% |
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