Intel Core i3-13100 vs Intel Core i5-12490F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-13100 or Intel Core i3-13100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-13100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-13100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-12490F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12490F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 12000
13 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-13100 Name Intel Core i5-12490F
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-13100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-13100 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-12490F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12490F is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 12
4x Golden Cove Cores 6x Golden Cove
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-13100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-13100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-12490F does not have integrated graphics.
192 Shaders --
Q1/2021 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
12 Generation --
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
89 W TDP (PL2) 117 W
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-13100 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12490F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
134 $ Release price --
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Alder Lake S
12.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
5.0 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
20002
20002
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
15302
15302

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
12345
12345
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
8843
8843

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
8686
8686
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
6835
6835

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
4766
4766
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3368
3368

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
1778
1778
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1770
1770

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1751
1751
Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
1729
1729

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
677
677
Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
677
677