How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i5-10400F scores 32.2/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 11 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-10400F wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i5-10400F?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 29; 233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 48% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,653 vs 1,114; Lower launch price: $109 vs $173. Intel Core i5-10400F advantages: 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i5-10400F?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $173 for the Intel Core i5-10400F.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i5-10400F

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i5-10400F

$173

57Single-core28.6

33.7Multi-core32.5

37.3Gamingspec-based36

11 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-13100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41.6 to 32.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+28) and multi-core (+1). Intel Core i5-10400F 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 i3-13100F

Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 29
233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
48% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,653 vs 1,114
Lower launch price: $109 vs $173

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400F

50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher threads: 12 vs 8

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-10400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-10400F
Announced	2023	2020
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+11%	65 W
Max turbo power	110 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	—

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-10400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-10400F
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	4	—
Efficiency cores	0	—
Threads	8	12+50%
Base clock	3.4 GHz+17%	2.9 GHz
Boost clock	4.5 GHz+5%	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB+233%	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-10400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-10400F
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-10400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-10400F
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-10400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-10400F
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653+48%Top 47%	1,114Bottom 19%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090Bottom 26%	8,219+2%Bottom 27%
PassMark	14,653+21%Bottom 27%	12,094Bottom 19%

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