Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i3-13100

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i3-12100 and Intel Core i3-13100 CPUs. The Intel Core i3-12100 is 13% slower and 5% cheaper than Intel Core i3-13100.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i3-13100
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PRICE£93.97£98.97
CPU MARK1216913729
VALUE129139
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP60W60W
EFFICIENCY203229
CORES4 x 3.30 GHz4 x 3.40 GHz
TURBO4.30 GHz4.50 GHz
THREADS31743461
DATEQ1/2022Q1/2023

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i3-12100

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

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i3-13100

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

Is Intel Core i3-12100 better than Intel Core i3-13100?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i3-12100 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i3-13100 by 8%.


The Intel Core i3-12100 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 60 watts and a CPUMark score of 12169. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 203. The Intel Core i3-13100 efficiency score is 229. So, the Intel Core i3-13100 leads by 13%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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