Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i7-4790K
57Single-core29.7
33.7Multi-core27.2
37.3Gamingspec-based26.9
12 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-13100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41.6 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+27) and multi-core (+7). Intel Core i7-4790K 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 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 27
- 500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- 18% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+34% | 88 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz+2% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+400% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,350Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,600Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,653+50%Top 47% | 1,100Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,090+54%Bottom 26% | 5,250Bottom 15% |
| PassMark | 14,653+65%Bottom 27% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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