Core i7-13650HX vs Core i3-9100
Aggregate performance score
i7-13650HX outperforms i3-9100 by a whopping 375% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-9100 and Core i7-13650HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1339 | 265 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 10.96 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core i3 | Intel Raptor Lake-HX |
| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Raptor Lake-HX (2023) |
| Release date | 23 April 2019 (5 years ago) | 4 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $122 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i3-9100 and Core i7-13650HX 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) | 14 (Tetradeca-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 20 |
| Base clock speed | 3.7 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Bus type | DMI 3.0 | no data |
| Bus rate | 4 × 8 GT/s | no data |
| Multiplier | 36 | no data |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 24 MB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 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 | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-9100 and Core i7-13650HX 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 | BGA1964 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 55 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i7-13650HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | no data | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | no data | + |
Security technologies
Core i3-9100 and Core i7-13650HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i7-13650HX are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i7-13650HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 Dual-channel | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 38.397 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | + | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card Compare | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9100 and Core i7-13650HX.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 20 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 4.28 | 20.33 |
| Integrated graphics card | 3.09 | 2.30 |
| Recency | 23 April 2019 | 4 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 14 |
| Threads | 4 | 20 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 55 Watt |
i3-9100 has 34.3% faster integrated GPU.
i7-13650HX, on the other hand, has a 375% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 250% more physical cores and 400% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 18.2% lower power consumption.
The Core i7-13650HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-9100 in performance tests.
Note that Core i3-9100 is a desktop processor while Core i7-13650HX is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-9100 and Core i7-13650HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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