Core i9-13900K vs Core i3-8100F
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-8100F and Core i9-13900K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance ranking | not rated | 74 |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 62.86 |
Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
Series | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i9 |
Architecture codename | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) |
Release date | 7 January 2019 (5 years ago) | 27 September 2022 (1 year ago) |
Launch price (MSRP) | $117 | $589 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i3-8100F and Core i9-13900K 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 24 (Tetracosa-Core) |
Threads | 4 | 32 |
Base clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 3 GHz |
Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
Bus support | 4 × 8 GT/s | 4 × 16 GT/s |
L1 cache | 256 KB | 1.5 MB |
L2 cache | 1 MB | 16 MB |
L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 12 MB |
Chip lithography | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm |
Die size | 126 mm2 | 257 mm2 |
Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
64 bit support | + | + |
Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-8100F and Core i9-13900K 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 configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 1 |
Socket | 1151 | LGA 1700 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 125 W, 253 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8100F and Core i9-13900K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
AES-NI | + | + |
AVX | + | + |
vPro | no data | + |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8100F and Core i9-13900K are enumerated here.
VT-d | + | + |
VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8100F and Core i9-13900K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory types | DDR4-2400 | DDR4, DDR5 |
Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Max memory channels | 2 | no data |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 38.397 GB/s | 89.604 GB/s |
ECC memory support | + | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8100F and Core i9-13900K.
PCIe version | 3.0 | 5.0 |
PCI Express lanes | 16 | 20 |
Pros & cons summary
Recency | 7 January 2019 | 27 September 2022 |
Physical cores | 4 | 24 |
Threads | 4 | 32 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 125 Watt |
i3-8100F has 92.3% lower power consumption.
i9-13900K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 500% more physical cores and 700% more threads.
We couldn't decide between Core i3-8100F and Core i9-13900K. We've got no test results to judge.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-8100F and Core i9-13900K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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