i3-13100F vs i3-12100F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-12100F
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
8.87
Core i3-13100F
2023
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
9.21
+3.8%

Core i3-13100F outperforms Core i3-12100F by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-12100F and Core i3-13100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking868835
Place by popularity5not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data53.81
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.4615.02
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$109

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-12100F and Core i3-13100F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size163 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-12100F and Core i3-13100F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)58 Watt58 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-12100F and Core i3-13100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0--
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i3-12100F and Core i3-13100F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-12100F and Core i3-13100F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-12100F and Core i3-13100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-12100F and Core i3-13100F.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-12100F 8.87
i3-13100F 9.21
+3.8%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-12100F 14096
i3-13100F 14636
+3.8%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-12100F 2238
i3-13100F 2276
+1.7%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-12100F 7455
i3-13100F 7685
+3.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.87 9.21

i3-13100F has a 3.8% higher aggregate performance score.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-12100F and Core i3-13100F.


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