Intel Core i3 13100F 4-core LGA1700
Intel
78 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v3
Intel
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i3 13100F 4-core LGA1700
92 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
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
Value for money 5
Gaming performance 4
Thermal efficiency 4
Ease of installation 2
Build design 2
Bottleneck potential 2
Intel Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v3
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i3 13100F | Intel Core i9 9980XE | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i3 | Core i9 |
| Model | 13100F | 9980XE |
| Codename | Raptor Lake | Skylake X |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 10★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 18★ |
| P-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 8 | 36★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 5 | 18★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 | 24.75★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 4★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48★ |
| TDP | 58★ | 165 |
| 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
Intel Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v3
- Strong ai (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong multi thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong platform (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (77th percentile)
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i3 13100F 4-core LGA17000.828score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v30.037score per dollar
Intel Core i3 13100F 4-core LGA1700 offers 22.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 13100F
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
