Which is better, Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i7-12700K?

The Intel Core i7-12700K wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs against the Intel Core i3-13100F.

Core i3-13100F vs Core i7-12700K

Intel

Core i3-13100F

Intel

Core i7-12700K

Specifications

Spec	Core i3-13100F	Core i7-12700K
Performance
Total Cores	4	12+67%
Threads	8	20+60%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5 GHz+10%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
Cache
L3 Cache	12 MB	25 MB+52%
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Max Memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Power
TDP	58W+54%	125W
Features
Cooler Included	Yes	No
Integrated Graphics	None	Intel UHD Graphics 770

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-12700K wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (200% better). The Core i3-13100F wins in 2 specs, with its biggest advantage in TDP (54% better).

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Core i3-13100F

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