How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i5-7500 scores 24.9/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 13 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-7500 wins 0.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i5-7500?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 28; Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 24; 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB; 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB; 144% higher PassMark: 14,653 vs 6,000; Lower launch price: $109 vs $192.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i5-7500?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $192 for the Intel Core i5-7500.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i5-7500

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i5-7500

$192

57Single-core27.9

33.7Multi-core23.8

37.3Gamingspec-based23.1

13 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-7500

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-13100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41.6 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+29) and multi-core (+10). Intel Core i5-7500 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 28
Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 24
400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
144% higher PassMark: 14,653 vs 6,000
Lower launch price: $109 vs $192

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-7500

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-7500
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-7500
Announced	2023	2017
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1151
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+11%	65 W
Max turbo power	110 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-7500
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-7500
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8+100%	4
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Boost clock	4.5 GHz+18%	3.8 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB+400%	1 MB
L3 cache	12 MB+100%	6 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-7500
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-7500
iGPU	—	Intel HD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,100 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-7500
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-7500
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600
Max memory	192 GB+200%	64 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-7500
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-7500
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-7500
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-7500
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,290Bottom 18%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	3,400Bottom 11%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653+54%Top 47%	1,070Bottom 13%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090+105%Bottom 26%	3,950Bottom 9%
PassMark	14,653+144%Bottom 27%	6,000Bottom 6%

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