i3-11100B vs i5-13400

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13400
2023
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.88
+104%
Core i3-11100B
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
7.29

Core i5-13400 outperforms Core i3-11100B by a whopping 104% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13400 and Core i3-11100B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking486987
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation44.02no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency21.2610.42
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)no data
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)1 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$221no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13400 and Core i3-11100B 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
L1 cache80K (per core)no data
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache20 MB (shared)12 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13400 and Core i3-11100B 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
SocketFCLGA1700no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i3-11100B. 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+-
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-13400 and Core i3-11100B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i3-11100B are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i3-11100B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200Up to 3200 MT/s
Maximum memory size192 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 730Intel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHz1.4 GHz
Execution Units2416

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13400 and Core i3-11100B integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i3-11100B integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i3-11100B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i3-11100B.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i5-13400 14.88
+104%
i3-11100B 7.29

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.

i5-13400 23188
+104%
i3-11100B 11357

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.88 7.29
Recency 4 January 2023 1 April 2021
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 16 8

i5-13400 has a 104.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 150% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i5-13400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-11100B in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-13400 is a desktop processor while Core i3-11100B is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13400 and Core i3-11100B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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