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

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Intel Core i5-12490F or Intel Core i5-12490F – 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 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.
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.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 13000
12 Generation 13
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12490F Name Intel Core i3-13100F
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
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.
12 Threads 8
6x Golden Cove Cores None
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 4x Golden Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.4 GHz
None None 4.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.0 GHz Frequency None
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12490F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-13100F does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
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.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- 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 65 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 58 W watts.
117 W TDP (PL2) 89 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12490F 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 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-13100F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
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
-- Release price 109 $
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 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
7.5 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
12345
12345
Intel Core i3-13100F
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 i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
6835
6835

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
4766
4766
Intel Core i3-13100F
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 i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1770
1770

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

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