Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
57Single-core88.7
33.7Multi-core81.6
37.3Gamingspec-based64.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+48) and single-core (+32). 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
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $219
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 57
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 34
- 500% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 5 MB
- 350% higher cores: 18 vs 4
- 282% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,867 vs 8,090
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 58 W+54% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | 159 W+45% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 18+350% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 8 | 18+125% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 30 MB+500% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 30 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,182Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,692Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,653Top 47% | 2,261+37%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,090Bottom 26% | 30,867+282%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 14,653Bottom 27% | 51,560+252%Top 16% |
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