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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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