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Core i3-13100E
4 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.4 GHz on 1700.
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Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
4.4 GHz
L3 cache
12 MB
TDP
60W
Socket
1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming8
Productivity8
Single-core8
Multi-core17
Power efficiency7
Lab scores
Performance score8
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)4.4 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
- 10 nm
- Socket
- 1700
- Release year
- 2023
- Total cores
- 4
- Threads
- 8
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 730
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.3 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.4 GHz
- L1 cache
- 320 KB
- L2 cache
- 5 MB
- L3 cache
- 12 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 60W
- Max temperature
- 72°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
- Launch price
- $480
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners praise its surprising speed for a budget chip and low power use. The main gripe is the limited core count can choke on heavy multitasking and newer big games.
Pros
- Great for light gaming builds
- Sips power, runs cool and quiet
- Handles everyday tasks without fuss
- Smooth multitasking for budget systems
Cons
- No real overclocking support
- Only four physical cores
- Limited upgrade path on motherboard
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i3-13100E
A budget quad-core CPU built on Raptor Lake that punches above its weight for basic tasks but lacks multi-threaded grunt.
Get it if you need a cheap, cool-running chip for a basic office PC or home server that sips power. Skip it if you want to game or multitask heavily—spend a little more on a chip with more cores.
Buy it if…
- You need a no-nonsense office PC that won't break your budget.
- You want a low-power home server that sips electricity.
- You're building a basic family computer for web browsing and homework.
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