Intel Core i3-13100F vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i3-13100F – 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 i3-13100F 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 i3-13100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 13000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
13 Generation 4
Intel Core i3-13100F Name AMD Ryzen 5 5600
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-13100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 4.2 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
No Overclocking Yes
None None 4.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
3.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 6x
None None 3.5 GHz
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
8 Threads 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-13100F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- GPU frequency --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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-- VP9 --
-- AV1 --
-- AVC --
-- JPEG --
-- VP8 --
-- h264 --
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 58 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
58 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
None TDP down 45 W
89 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-13100F 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 AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
109 $ Release price 199 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
5.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2022
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
LGA 1700 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 7 nm
12.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
21620
21620
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
15302
15302

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
11077
11077
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
8843
8843

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
8816
8816
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
7943
7943

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
8009
8009
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
6835
6835

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
4479
4479
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3368
3368

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2272
2272
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
2087
2087

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1770
1770
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1538
1538

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1751
1751
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1504
1504

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
677
677
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
574
574