Core i3-13100 vs Core i3-13100F

Intel Core i3-13100 ≈ ₹11,500 today · 2023 Buy now

Intel Core i3-13100F ≈ ₹13,000 today · 2023 Buy now

Verdict: Core i3-13100 and Core i3-13100F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

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Core i3-13100 Core i3-13100F

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Why pick Core i3-13100

Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card
About ₹1,500 cheaper today

Why pick Core i3-13100F

About €20 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i3-13100	Core i3-13100F
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Raptor Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Raptor Lake (Alder Lake die)	Raptor Lake (Alder Lake die)
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	4	4
P-cores + E-cores	4P	4P
Threads	8	8
Boost clock	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB	5 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB
TDP (rated)	60 W	58 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Locked
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 730	—
Released	2023-01-03	2023-01-03
Price today (≈)	₹11,500	₹13,000

FAQ

Is Core i3-13100 better than Core i3-13100F?

Core i3-13100 and Core i3-13100F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Which uses less power, Core i3-13100 or Core i3-13100F?

Core i3-13100F is rated at 58 W versus 60 W for Core i3-13100.

Which is better value, Core i3-13100 or Core i3-13100F?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.