Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i9-12900KS

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i3-13100F and Intel Core i9-12900KS CPUs. The Intel Core i3-13100F is 198% slower and 309% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900KS.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i3-13100F
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PRICE£70.97£289.99
CPU MARK1468243724
VALUE207151
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP58W150W
EFFICIENCY253291
CORES4 x 3.40 GHz8 x 3.40 GHz
TURBO4.50 GHz5.50 GHz
THREADS36084331
DATEQ1/2023Q2/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i3-13100F

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900KS

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

Is Intel Core i3-13100F better than Intel Core i9-12900KS?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i3-13100F offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KS by 27%.


The Intel Core i3-13100F is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 58 watts and a CPUMark score of 14682. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 253. The Intel Core i9-12900KS efficiency score is 291. So, the Intel Core i9-12900KS leads by 15%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.