Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-13400
26.3Single-core62.5
23.7Multi-core49.3
21.9Gaming50.2
1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810017 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+36) and gaming (+28). Intel Core i3-8100 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 i3-8100
- 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $221
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400
- Stronger Single-core score: 63 vs 26
- Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 24
- Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 22
- 850% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB
- 320% higher PassMark: 25,600 vs 6,100
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 148 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 16+300% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz+28% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 10 MB+850% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 20 MB+233% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,550 MHz+41% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,200Top 83% | 2,300+92%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Top 90% | 11,300+237%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,800Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,800Top 92% | 15,800+316%Top 31% |
| PassMark | 6,100Top 90% | 25,600+320%Top 37% |
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