Intel Core i3 13100F 4-core LGA1700
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i3 13100F 4-core LGA1700
This budget 13th-gen processor consistently impresses users with its strong balance of day-to-day performance, gaming capability, and thermal efficiency. Reviewers highlight its excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale, and praise its compatibility with entry-level gaming builds. While some note it runs hot and can bottleneck higher-end GPUs at 1080p, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great gaming performance for price
- Strong thermal efficiency
- Easy installation process
- Sleek and attractive design
Cons
- Runs hot under load
- Can bottleneck high-end GPUs at 1080p
- Only 4 cores may limit future-proofing
- No integrated graphics
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
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Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i3 13100F | MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i3 | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | 13100F | 9000 |
| Codename | Raptor Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 10★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4★ | — |
| P-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 8★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 5★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | — |
| TDP | 58★ | — |
| Max Turbo Power | 89★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i3 13100F 4-core LGA1700
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong single thread (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average single thread (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ai (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i3 13100F 4-core LGA1700 offers 11.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.