How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24/100 overall; Intel Core i5-13600K scores 66.5/100. Intel Core i3-8100 wins 3 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-13600K wins 17.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-8100 and the Intel Core i5-13600K?

Intel Core i3-8100 advantages: 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $117 vs $319. Intel Core i5-13600K advantages: Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 26; Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 24; 1900% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 1 MB; 532% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 3,800; 528% higher PassMark: 38,300 vs 6,100.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-8100 or Intel Core i5-13600K?

Intel Core i3-8100 launched cheaper at $117, versus $319 for the Intel Core i5-13600K.

Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-13600K

Intel

Intel Core i3-8100

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-13600K

$319

26.3Single-core75.1

23.7Multi-core65.5

21.9Gamingspec-based57.8

3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810017 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+49) and multi-core (+42). 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

48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $117 vs $319

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K

Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 26
Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 24
1900% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 1 MB
532% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 3,800
528% higher PassMark: 38,300 vs 6,100

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-13600K
Announced	2017	2022
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1700
Process	14 nm	10 nm+29%
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	—	181 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-13600K
Cores	4	14+250%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	8
Threads	4	20+400%
Base clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	5.1 GHz+42%
L2 cache	1 MB	20 MB+1900%
L3 cache	6 MB	24 MB+300%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-13600K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,550 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-13600K
Memory support	DDR4-2400	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	64 GB	128 GB+100%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-13600K
PCIe version	3	5+67%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-13600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-13600K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,200Bottom 15%	2,750+129%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,350Bottom 9%	15,500+363%Top 29%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	2,000Top 25%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,800Bottom 8%	24,000+532%Top 24%
PassMark	6,100Bottom 7%	38,300+528%Top 29%

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