Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i5-8600K
57Single-core34.5
33.7Multi-core30
37.3Gamingspec-based29.1
14 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-13100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41.6 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+23) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core i5-8600K 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 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 30
- 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 $257
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8600K
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+39% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8+33% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz+5% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+233% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+33% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,480Bottom 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,400Bottom 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,653+37%Top 47% | 1,210Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,090+19%Bottom 26% | 6,800Bottom 22% |
| PassMark | 14,653+38%Bottom 27% | 10,600Bottom 16% |
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