Intel Core i3-13100 vs Intel Core i7-12700

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i3-13100 and Intel Core i7-12700 CPUs. The Intel Core i3-13100 is 120% slower and 152% cheaper than Intel Core i7-12700.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i3-13100
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PRICE£98.97£248.97
CPU MARK1372930258
VALUE139122
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP60W65W
EFFICIENCY229466
CORES4 x 3.40 GHz8 x 2.10 GHz
TURBO4.50 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS34613863
DATEQ1/2023Q1/2022

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

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02

Is Intel Core i3-13100 better than Intel Core i7-12700?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i3-13100 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-12700 by 12%.


The Intel Core i3-13100 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 60 watts and a CPUMark score of 13729. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 229. The Intel Core i7-12700 efficiency score is 466. So, the Intel Core i7-12700 leads by 103%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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