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Core i3-13100
4 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.5 GHz on FCLGA1700.
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Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
4.5 GHz
L3 cache
12 MB
TDP
60W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming8
Productivity8
Single-core8
Multi-core17
Power efficiency7
Lab scores
Performance score8
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)4.5 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p18 fps
1440p14 fps
4K10 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake-S
- Process node
- Intel 7 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1700
- Release year
- 2023
- Total cores
- 4
- Threads
- 8
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 730
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.4 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.5 GHz
- L1 cache
- 320 KB
- L2 cache
- 5 MB
- L3 cache
- 12 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5-4800
- Max capacity
- 192 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 76.8 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 60W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
- Launch price
- $134
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners say it’s a solid budget performer for everyday tasks and light gaming. The main gripe is that it only has four cores, which feels limiting for heavier multitasking or modern titles.
Pros
- Sips power for daily tasks
- Stays cool with stock cooler
- Handles gaming without bottleneck
- Feels instant for office work
Cons
- Only four performance cores
- No big.LITTLE efficiency cores
- Integrated graphics is very basic
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i3-13100
The i3-13100 is a 60-watt quad-core Raptor Lake chip that feels identical to its Alder Lake predecessor.
Get it if you need a cheap, low-power chip for a basic office PC or light gaming rig that won't heat up your room. Skip it if you're doing heavy multitasking, video editing, or want future-proofing, as four cores will choke on demanding work.
Buy it if…
- You want a cheap, fast office PC for spreadsheets and web browsing.
- You are building a basic gaming rig on a tight budget.
- You need a simple home server that runs cool and sips power.
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