How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i7-12700F scores 58/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 4 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-12700F wins 11.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i7-12700F?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: 62% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W; Lower launch price: $109 vs $345. Intel Core i7-12700F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 57; Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 34; 200% higher cores: 12 vs 4; 150% higher threads: 20 vs 8; 140% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 5 MB.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i7-12700F?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $345 for the Intel Core i7-12700F.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i7-12700F

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-12700F

$345

57Single-core69.9

33.7Multi-core50.4

37.3Gamingspec-based57.5

4 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F11 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+17) and single-core (+13). 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

62% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W
Lower launch price: $109 vs $345

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F

Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 57
Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 34
200% higher cores: 12 vs 4
150% higher threads: 20 vs 8
140% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 5 MB

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-12700F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-12700F
Announced	2023	2022
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	58 W+11%	65 W
Max turbo power	110 W	180 W+64%
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-12700F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-12700F
Cores	4	12+200%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	4
Threads	8	20+150%
Base clock	3.4 GHz+62%	2.1 GHz
Boost clock	4.5 GHz	4.9 GHz+9%
L2 cache	5 MB	12 MB+140%
L3 cache	12 MB	25 MB+108%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-12700F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-12700F
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 i7-12700F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-12700F
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-12700F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-12700F
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653Top 47%	1,898+15%Top 34%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090Bottom 26%	15,291+89%Top 45%
PassMark	14,653Bottom 27%	30,148+106%Top 40%

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