How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24/100 overall; Intel Core i7-13700K scores 74.6/100. Intel Core i3-8100 wins 3 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-13700K wins 17.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-8100 and the Intel Core i7-13700K?

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 $409. Intel Core i7-13700K advantages: Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 26; Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 24; 2300% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 1 MB; 697% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 3,800; 662% higher PassMark: 46,500 vs 6,100.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-8100 or Intel Core i7-13700K?

Intel Core i3-8100 launched cheaper at $117, versus $409 for the Intel Core i7-13700K.

Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i7-13700K

Intel

Intel Core i3-8100

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-13700K

$409

26.3Single-core79.1

23.7Multi-core76.9

21.9Gamingspec-based65

3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810017 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+53) and single-core (+53). 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 $409

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K

Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 26
Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 24
2300% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 1 MB
697% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 3,800
662% higher PassMark: 46,500 vs 6,100

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-13700K
Announced	2017	2022
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1700
Process	14 nm	10 nm+29%
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	—	253 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-13700K
Cores	4	16+300%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	8
Threads	4	24+500%
Base clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	5.4 GHz+50%
L2 cache	1 MB	24 MB+2300%
L3 cache	6 MB	30 MB+400%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-13700K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,600 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-13700K
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 i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-13700K
PCIe version	3	5+67%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-13700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-13700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,200Bottom 15%	2,850+138%Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,350Bottom 9%	18,200+443%Top 20%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	2,100Top 21%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,800Bottom 8%	30,300+697%Top 16%
PassMark	6,100Bottom 7%	46,500+662%Top 21%

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