Intel Core i3-13100 | Intel Core i3-12300 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-13100 or Intel Core i3-12300 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i3-13100 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-13100 was released in Q1/2023. The Intel Core i3-12300 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-12300 was released in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
Intel Core i 13000 (AL) (16) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
13 | Generation | 12 |
Alder Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Core i3-12100 | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i3-14100 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-13100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-13100 is 3.40 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the Intel Core i3-12300 has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12300 is at 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i3-13100 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-12300 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i3-13100 or Intel Core i3-12300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 730 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.50 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.45 GHz |
12 | GPU Generation | 12 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
24 | Compute units | 24 |
192 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 730 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-13100 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-12300 supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i3-13100 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-12300 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
5.00 MB | L2 Cache | 5.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i3-13100 is 60 W, while the Intel Core i3-12300 has a TDP of 60 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i3-13100 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-12300 |
60 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 60 W |
89 W | TDP (PL2) | 89 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-13100 is manufactured in 10 nm and has 17.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i3-12300 is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 17.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i3-13100 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-12300 |
10 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
LGA 1700 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
134 $ | Release price | 143 $ |
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Intel Core i3-13100
Geekbench 6 MT: 7,943 / 134 $ |
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Intel Core i3-12300
Geekbench 6 MT: 8,288 / 143 $ |
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-13100
Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-13100
8,843 CB R23 MC @ 88 W |
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Intel Core i3-12300
3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-13100 | Intel Core i3-12300 |
Unknown | Unknown |