Intel Core i3-13100 vs Intel Core i5-13400

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-13100 or Intel Core i3-13100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-13100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-13100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-13400 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-13400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 13000
13 Generation 13
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-13100 Name Intel Core i5-13400
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-13100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-13100 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-13400 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
8 Threads 16
4x Golden Cove Cores None
None None 1.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 6x Raptor Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.5 GHz
None None 4.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 4x Gracemont
None None 3.3 GHz
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.4 GHz Frequency None
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-13100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-13100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-13400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
12 Generation 12
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.55 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
89 W TDP (PL2) 154 W
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-13100 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-13400 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
134 $ Release price 221 $
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh
12.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
5.0 MB L2-Cache 9.5 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
25910
25910
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
15302
15302

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
15890
15890
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
8843
8843

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
10309
10309
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
6835
6835

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
9712
9712
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
7943
7943

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
6055
6055
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3368
3368

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
2375
2375
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2272
2272

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
2336
2336
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1273
1273

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1794
1794
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1751
1751

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1770
1770
Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1644
1644

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
687
687
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
677
677

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
253
253
Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
252
252