Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i9-12900K
57Single-core72.2
33.7Multi-core70.4
37.3Gamingspec-based63.8
5 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F12 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-12900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.3 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+37) and single-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
- 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $648
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900K
- Stronger single-core score: 72 vs 57
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 34
- 300% higher cores: 16 vs 4
- 224% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 26,229 vs 8,090
- 200% higher threads: 24 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+54% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | 241 W+119% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 24+200% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 14 MB+180% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 30 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,715Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,450Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,653Top 47% | 1,903+15%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,090Bottom 26% | 26,229+224%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 14,653Bottom 27% | 41,103+181%Top 24% |
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