Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i3-12100F

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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 Intel Core i3-12100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i3-13100F Name Intel Core i3-12100F
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
13 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.3 GHz
3.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
8 Threads 8
No Overclocking No
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4x Golden Cove
None None 4.0 GHz
None None 4.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-13100F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Execution units --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Shaders --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Generation --
-- Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- VC-1 --
-- AV1 --
-- AVC --
-- VP9 --
-- h264 --
-- JPEG --
 
 

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.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
58 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
89 W TDP (PL2) 89 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-12100F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Alder Lake S
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
109 $ Release price 97 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
5.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
8843
8843
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8443
8443

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
7943
7943
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
7428
7428

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
6835
6835
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
6422
6422

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3368
3368
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3204
3204

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2272
2272
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2157
2157

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1751
1751
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1658
1658

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1273
1273
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1204
1204