3 100U vs i5-13600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13600K
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
23.85
+162%
Core 3 100U
2024
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
9.12

Core i5-13600K outperforms Core 3 100U by a whopping 162% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13600K and Core 3 100U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking215841
Place by popularity6not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation61.84no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Raptor Lake-U
Power efficiency18.0757.58
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$319$426

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13600K and Core 3 100U 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/s55 MHz
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB10 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13600K and Core 3 100U 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13600K and Core 3 100U. 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++
vPro+no 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+-
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-13600K and Core 3 100U 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 i5-13600K and Core 3 100U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13600K and Core 3 100U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size192 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Units3264

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13600K and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13600K and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13600K and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13600K and Core 3 100U.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes208

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.

i5-13600K 23.85
+162%
3 100U 9.12

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.

i5-13600K 37888
+161%
3 100U 14493

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 23.85 9.12
Recency 27 September 2022 8 January 2024
Physical cores 14 6
Threads 20 8
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 15 Watt

i5-13600K has a 161.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 133.3% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

3 100U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 733.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 3 100U in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-13600K is a desktop processor while Core 3 100U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13600K and Core 3 100U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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