Processor

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i5-10400F

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 10% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i3-13100F leads on 3 parameters, Intel Core i5-10400F on 1.

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

  • Cores and threads

Intel Core i5-10400F

Strengths

  • Cores and threads

Trade-offs

  • Platform freshness
  • Power efficiency
  • Gaming performance

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    82
    74
  • Cores and threads

    4/8
    6/12
  • Power efficiency

    58 W
    65 W
  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    LGA1200 · DDR4
  • L3 cache

    12 MB
    12 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i3-13100FIntel Core i5-10400F

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i3-13100FSide BIntel Core i5-10400F
Performance index82better74
Cores / threads4/86/12better
Base clock3.4 GHzbetter2.9 GHz
Boost clock4.5 GHzbetter4.3 GHz
L3 cache12 MB12 MB
Power draw (TDP)58 Wbetter65 W
SocketLGA1700LGA1200
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Process nodeIntel 7Intel 14 nm
ReleasedQ1 2023Q2 2020

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