How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i7-4790 scores 25.9/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 11 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-4790 wins 1.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i7-4790?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 27; Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 26; 500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB; 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB; 77% higher PassMark: 14,653 vs 8,300; Lower launch price: $109 vs $303.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i7-4790?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $303 for the Intel Core i7-4790.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i7-4790

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i7-4790

$303

57Single-core27.2

33.7Multi-core25.9

37.3Gamingspec-based24.4

11 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-13100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41.6 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+30) and multi-core (+8). Intel Core i7-4790 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 27
Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 26
500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB
400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
77% higher PassMark: 14,653 vs 8,300
Lower launch price: $109 vs $303

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790

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

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-4790
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-4790
Announced	2023	2014
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1150
Process	10 nm+55%	22 nm
Base TDP	58 W+31%	84 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 i7-4790
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-4790
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	8
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
Boost clock	4.5 GHz+13%	4 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB+400%	1 MB
L3 cache	12 MB+50%	8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-4790
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-4790
iGPU	—	Intel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-4790
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-4790
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR3-1600
Max memory	192 GB+500%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-4790
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-4790
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-4790
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-4790
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,230Bottom 17%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	4,050Bottom 14%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653Top 47%	—
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090+76%Bottom 26%	4,600Bottom 12%
PassMark	14,653+77%Bottom 27%	8,300Bottom 11%

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