How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i5-11400F scores 37.2/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 9 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-11400F wins 6.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i5-11400F?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 39; 67% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 3 MB; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 31% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz; 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm; Lower launch price: $109 vs $157. Intel Core i5-11400F advantages: 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8; 40% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 110 W; 26% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,200 vs 8,090.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i5-11400F?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $157 for the Intel Core i5-11400F.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i5-11400F

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i5-11400F

$157

57Single-core38.6

33.7Multi-core36.5

37.3Gamingspec-based36.7

9 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-13100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41.6 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+18). Intel Core i5-11400F 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 39
67% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 3 MB
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
31% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
Lower launch price: $109 vs $157

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400F

50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
40% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 110 W
26% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,200 vs 8,090

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-11400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-11400F
Announced	2023	2021
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+11%	65 W
Max turbo power	110 W	154 W+40%
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-11400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-11400F
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	12+50%
Base clock	3.4 GHz+31%	2.6 GHz
Boost clock	4.5 GHz+2%	4.4 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB+67%	3 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-11400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-11400F
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-11400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-11400F
PCIe version	5+25%	4
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-11400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-11400F
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,560Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	6,300Bottom 29%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653+24%Top 47%	1,330Bottom 37%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090Bottom 26%	10,200+26%Bottom 37%
PassMark	14,653Bottom 27%	17,000+16%Bottom 29%

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