Ultra 5 135U vs i3-13100F

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-13100F
2023
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
9.24
Core Ultra 5 135U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.13
+20.5%

Core Ultra 5 135U outperforms Core i3-13100F by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-13100F and Core Ultra 5 135U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking828697
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation50.66no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency15.0169.93
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Meteor Lake-P (2023)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$109$332

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-13100F and Core Ultra 5 135U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads814
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C110 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-13100F and Core Ultra 5 135U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)58 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-13100F and Core Ultra 5 135U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0--
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Core i3-13100F and Core Ultra 5 135U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-13100F and Core Ultra 5 135U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-13100F and Core Ultra 5 135U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.9 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-13100F and Core Ultra 5 135U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-13100F and Core Ultra 5 135U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-13100F and Core Ultra 5 135U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-13100F and Core Ultra 5 135U.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2012
PCI supportno data4.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-13100F 9.24
Ultra 5 135U 11.13
+20.5%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-13100F 14626
Ultra 5 135U 17611
+20.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.24 11.13
Recency 4 January 2023 14 December 2023
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 8 14
Power consumption (TDP) 58 Watt 15 Watt

Ultra 5 135U has a 20.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, 200% more physical cores and 75% more threads, and 286.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 135U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-13100F in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-13100F is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 135U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-13100F and Core Ultra 5 135U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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