How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i7-8700 scores 35/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 10 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-8700 wins 5.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i7-8700?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 35; 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; 34% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,653 vs 1,230; Lower launch price: $109 vs $303. Intel Core i7-8700 advantages: 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i7-8700?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $303 for the Intel Core i7-8700.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i7-8700

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i7-8700

$303

57Single-core35.3

33.7Multi-core33.3

37.3Gamingspec-based37.9

10 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-13100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41.6 to 35, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+22) and multi-core (+0). Intel Core i7-8700 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
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
34% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,653 vs 1,230
Lower launch price: $109 vs $303

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700

50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher threads: 12 vs 8

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-8700
Announced	2023	2017
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1151-v2
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+11%	65 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 i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-8700
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	12+50%
Base clock	3.4 GHz+6%	3.2 GHz
Boost clock	4.5 GHz	4.6 GHz+2%
L2 cache	5 MB+233%	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-8700
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-8700
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max memory	192 GB+200%	64 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-8700
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-8700
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,500Bottom 30%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	6,400Bottom 31%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653+34%Top 47%	1,230Bottom 26%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090Bottom 26%	8,400+4%Bottom 28%
PassMark	14,653+13%Bottom 27%	13,000Bottom 21%

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