How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i7-12700K scores 63/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 4 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-12700K wins 13.

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

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 $409. Intel Core i7-12700K advantages: Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 57; Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 34; 200% higher cores: 12 vs 4; 177% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 8,090; 150% higher threads: 20 vs 8.

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

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $409 for the Intel Core i7-12700K.

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

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-12700K

$409

57Single-core69.4

33.7Multi-core61.5

37.3Gamingspec-based58.1

4 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F13 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+28) and single-core (+12). 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 $409

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K

Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 57
Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 34
200% higher cores: 12 vs 4
177% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 8,090
150% higher threads: 20 vs 8

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-12700K
Announced	2023	2021
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	58 W+54%	125 W
Max turbo power	110 W	190 W+73%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-12700K
Cores	4	12+200%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	4
Threads	8	20+150%
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
Boost clock	4.5 GHz	5 GHz+11%
L2 cache	5 MB	12 MB+140%
L3 cache	12 MB	25 MB+108%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-12700K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	—	1,500 MHz

Memory

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

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-12700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	2,500Top 39%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	14,300Top 36%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653Top 47%	1,950+18%Top 28%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090Bottom 26%	22,400+177%Top 26%
PassMark	14,653Bottom 27%	34,500+135%Top 34%

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