How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i5-8400 scores 29/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 14 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-8400 wins 2.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i5-8400?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 31; Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 29; 233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB; 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; Lower launch price: $109 vs $182. Intel Core i5-8400 advantages: 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i5-8400?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $182 for the Intel Core i5-8400.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i5-8400

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i5-8400

$182

57Single-core31.1

33.7Multi-core28.6

37.3Gamingspec-based27.2

14 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8400

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-13100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41.6 to 29, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+26) and multi-core (+5). Intel Core i5-8400 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 31
Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 29
233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
Lower launch price: $109 vs $182

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8400

50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-8400
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-8400
Announced	2023	2017
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1151-v2
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 i5-8400
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-8400
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8+33%	6
Base clock	3.4 GHz+21%	2.8 GHz
Boost clock	4.5 GHz+13%	4 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB+233%	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB+33%	9 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-8400
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-8400
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,050 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-8400
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-8400
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max memory	192 GB+200%	64 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-8400
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-8400
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-8400
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-8400
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,370Bottom 22%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	4,900Bottom 20%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653+44%Top 47%	1,150Bottom 23%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090+26%Bottom 26%	6,400Bottom 19%
PassMark	14,653+59%Bottom 27%	9,200Bottom 14%

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