How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i9-10900K scores 47.9/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 9 individual spec rows, Intel Core i9-10900K wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i9-10900K?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 42; 100% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 3 MB; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; Lower launch price: $109 vs $488. Intel Core i9-10900K advantages: Stronger multi-core score: 48 vs 34; 150% higher cores: 10 vs 4; 150% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 4; 150% higher threads: 20 vs 8; 127% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 110 W.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i9-10900K?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $488 for the Intel Core i9-10900K.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i9-10900K

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i9-10900K

$488

57Single-core41.9

33.7Multi-core48.2

37.3Gamingspec-based54.6

9 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F10 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i9-10900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.9 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+15). 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

Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 42
100% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 3 MB
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
Lower launch price: $109 vs $488

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K

Stronger multi-core score: 48 vs 34
150% higher cores: 10 vs 4
150% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 4
150% higher threads: 20 vs 8
127% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 110 W

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i9-10900K
Announced	2023	2020
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+54%	125 W
Max turbo power	110 W	250 W+127%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i9-10900K
Cores	4	10+150%
Performance cores	4	10+150%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	20+150%
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.7 GHz+9%
Boost clock	4.5 GHz	5.3 GHz+18%
L2 cache	5 MB+100%	3 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	20 MB+67%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i9-10900K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i9-10900K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i9-10900K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i9-10900K
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,730Bottom 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	10,400Top 49%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653+23%Top 47%	1,340Bottom 39%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090Bottom 26%	16,300+101%Top 39%
PassMark	14,653Bottom 27%	23,700+62%Bottom 43%

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