How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i9-9900K scores 42.5/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 9 individual spec rows, Intel Core i9-9900K wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i9-9900K?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 40; 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 $488. Intel Core i9-9900K advantages: Stronger multi-core score: 41 vs 34; 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4; 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4; 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8; 53% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,400 vs 8,090.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i9-9900K?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $488 for the Intel Core i9-9900K.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i9-9900K

$488

57Single-core40.4

33.7Multi-core41.2

37.3Gamingspec-based47.4

9 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F10 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6 against 42.5 for Intel Core i9-9900K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-9900K edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-13100F

Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 40
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 $488

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K

Stronger multi-core score: 41 vs 34
100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
53% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,400 vs 8,090

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i9-9900K
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 i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i9-9900K
Cores	4	8+100%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	16+100%
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
Boost clock	4.5 GHz	5 GHz+11%
L2 cache	5 MB+150%	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	16 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i9-9900K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i9-9900K
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 i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i9-9900K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i9-9900K
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,720Bottom 42%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	8,800Bottom 45%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653+29%Top 47%	1,280Bottom 32%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090Bottom 26%	12,400+53%Bottom 47%
PassMark	14,653Bottom 27%	18,600+27%Bottom 32%

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