How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i5-13600K scores 66.5/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 4 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-13600K wins 13.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i5-13600K?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $109 vs $319. Intel Core i5-13600K advantages: Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 57; Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 34; 300% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 5 MB; 250% higher cores: 14 vs 4; 197% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 8,090.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i5-13600K?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $319 for the Intel Core i5-13600K.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i5-13600K

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-13600K

$319

57Single-core75.1

33.7Multi-core65.5

37.3Gamingspec-based57.8

4 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+32) and single-core (+18). 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

54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $109 vs $319

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K

Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 57
Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 34
300% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 5 MB
250% higher cores: 14 vs 4
197% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 8,090

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-13600K
Announced	2023	2022
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	58 W+54%	125 W
Max turbo power	110 W	181 W+65%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-13600K
Cores	4	14+250%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	8
Threads	8	20+150%
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
Boost clock	4.5 GHz	5.1 GHz+13%
L2 cache	5 MB	20 MB+300%
L3 cache	12 MB	24 MB+100%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-13600K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	—	1,550 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-13600K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-13600K
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-13600K
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	2,750Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	15,500Top 29%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653Top 47%	2,000+21%Top 23%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090Bottom 26%	24,000+197%Top 24%
PassMark	14,653Bottom 27%	38,300+161%Top 29%

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