Processor

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

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

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Verdict

Intel Core i3-13100F is 5% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i3-13100F leads on 2 parameters, Intel Core i3-12100F on 0.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — Intel. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Key differences

Intel Core i3-13100F

Strengths

  • Platform freshness
  • Power efficiency
  • Gaming performance

Trade-offs

  • level

Intel Core i3-12100F

Strengths

  • level

Trade-offs

  • Platform freshness
  • Power efficiency
  • Gaming performance

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    82
    78
  • Cores and threads

    4/8
    4/8
  • Power efficiency

    58 W
    58 W
  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
  • L3 cache

    12 MB
    12 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i3-13100FIntel Core i3-12100F

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i3-13100FSide BIntel Core i3-12100F
Performance index82better78
Cores / threads4/84/8
Base clock3.4 GHzbetter3.3 GHz
Boost clock4.5 GHzbetter4.3 GHz
L3 cache12 MB12 MB
Power draw (TDP)58 W58 W
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Process nodeIntel 7Intel 7
ReleasedQ1 2023Q1 2022

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