How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i5-13400F scores 53.5/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 3 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-13400F wins 11.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i5-13400F?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 36% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; 11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W; Lower launch price: $109 vs $196. Intel Core i5-13400F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 57; Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 34; 150% higher cores: 10 vs 4; 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8; 95% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,800 vs 8,090.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i5-13400F?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $196 for the Intel Core i5-13400F.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i5-13400F

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-13400F

$196

57Single-core62.5

33.7Multi-core49.3

37.3Gamingspec-based50.2

3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F11 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+16) and single-core (+6). Intel Core i3-13100F 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

50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
36% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W
Lower launch price: $109 vs $196

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400F

Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 57
Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 34
150% higher cores: 10 vs 4
100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
95% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,800 vs 8,090

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-13400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-13400F
Announced	2023	2023
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	58 W+11%	65 W
Max turbo power	110 W	148 W+35%
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-13400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-13400F
Cores	4	10+150%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	4
Threads	8	16+100%
Base clock	3.4 GHz+36%	2.5 GHz
Boost clock	4.5 GHz	4.6 GHz+2%
L2 cache	5 MB	10 MB+90%
L3 cache	12 MB	20 MB+67%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-13400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-13400F
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-13400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-13400F
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-13400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-13400F
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	2,300Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	11,300Top 43%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653Top 47%	1,800+9%Top 39%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090Bottom 26%	15,800+95%Top 41%
PassMark	14,653Bottom 27%	25,600+75%Bottom 49%

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