How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i7-9700K scores 37.6/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 10 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-9700K wins 7.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i7-9700K?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 39; 150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 39% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 95 W; Lower launch price: $109 vs $374. Intel Core i7-9700K advantages: 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4; 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4; 20% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,700 vs 8,090; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i7-9700K?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $374 for the Intel Core i7-9700K.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i7-9700K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i7-9700K

$374

57Single-core39

33.7Multi-core35.5

37.3Gamingspec-based39.8

10 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-13100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41.6 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+18). Intel Core i7-9700K 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 39
150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
39% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 95 W
Lower launch price: $109 vs $374

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K

100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
20% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,700 vs 8,090
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-9700K
Announced	2023	2018
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1151-v2
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+39%	95 W
Max turbo power	110 W	119 W+8%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-9700K
Cores	4	8+100%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	8
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
Boost clock	4.5 GHz	4.9 GHz+9%
L2 cache	5 MB+150%	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-9700K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-9700K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-9700K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i7-9700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,680Bottom 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	7,000Bottom 38%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653+32%Top 47%	1,250Bottom 28%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090Bottom 26%	9,700+20%Bottom 35%
PassMark	14,653+2%Bottom 27%	14,300Bottom 25%

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