How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i5-10600K scores 36.3/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 10 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-10600K wins 8.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i5-10600K?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 36; 233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; Lower launch price: $109 vs $262. Intel Core i5-10600K advantages: 65% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 110 W; 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8; 21% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i5-10600K?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $262 for the Intel Core i5-10600K.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i5-10600K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i5-10600K

$262

57Single-core36.4

33.7Multi-core34.7

37.3Gamingspec-based39.2

10 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-13100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41.6 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+21). Intel Core i5-10600K 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 36
233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
Lower launch price: $109 vs $262

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K

65% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 110 W
50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
21% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-10600K
Announced	2023	2020
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+54%	125 W
Max turbo power	110 W	182 W+65%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-10600K
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	12+50%
Base clock	3.4 GHz	4.1 GHz+21%
Boost clock	4.5 GHz	4.8 GHz+7%
L2 cache	5 MB+233%	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-10600K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-10600K
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 i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-10600K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-10600K
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,560Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	6,500Bottom 32%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653+34%Top 47%	1,230Bottom 26%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090Bottom 26%	9,200+14%Bottom 32%
PassMark	14,653+1%Bottom 27%	14,500Bottom 26%

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