Intel Core i3-13100 vs Intel Core i9-13900

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i3-13100 and Intel Core i9-13900 CPUs. The Intel Core i3-13100 is 233% slower and 470% cheaper than Intel Core i9-13900.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i3-13100
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PRICE£98.97£563.99
CPU MARK1372945679
VALUE13981
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP60W65W
EFFICIENCY229703
CORES4 x 3.40 GHz8 x 2.00 GHz
TURBO4.50 GHz5.60 GHz
THREADS34614310
DATEQ1/2023Q1/2023

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 i9-13900

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 i3-13100 better than Intel Core i9-13900?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i3-13100 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-13900 by 42%.


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 i9-13900 efficiency score is 703. So, the Intel Core i9-13900 leads by 207%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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