How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i5-11600K scores 42/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 8 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-11600K wins 9.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i5-11600K?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 48; 67% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 3 MB; 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm; Lower launch price: $109 vs $262. Intel Core i5-11600K advantages: Stronger multi-core score: 39 vs 34; 128% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 110 W; 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i5-11600K?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $262 for the Intel Core i5-11600K.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i5-11600K

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-11600K

$262

57Single-core48

33.7Multi-core39.1

37.3Gamingspec-based39.8

8 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6 against 42 for Intel Core i5-11600K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-11600K edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-13100F

Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 48
67% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 3 MB
54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
Lower launch price: $109 vs $262

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K

Stronger multi-core score: 39 vs 34
128% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 110 W
50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher threads: 12 vs 8

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-11600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-11600K
Announced	2023	2021
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+54%	125 W
Max turbo power	110 W	251 W+128%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-11600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-11600K
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	12+50%
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.9 GHz+15%
Boost clock	4.5 GHz	4.9 GHz+9%
L2 cache	5 MB+67%	3 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-11600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-11600K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 750
iGPU clock	—	1,300 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-11600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-11600K
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 i5-11600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-11600K
PCIe version	5+25%	4
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-11600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-11600K
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,870Bottom 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	7,100Bottom 39%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653+10%Top 47%	1,500Bottom 46%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090Bottom 26%	11,100+37%Bottom 43%
PassMark	14,653Bottom 27%	19,800+35%Bottom 36%

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