i3-13100F vs i9-12900HK

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900HK
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
17.22
+87%
Core i3-13100F
2023
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
9.21

Core i9-12900HK outperforms Core i3-13100F by an impressive 87% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900HK and Core i3-13100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking366829
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data50.73
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Pno data
Power efficiency36.2115.03
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$109

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900HK and Core i3-13100F 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size217 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900HK and Core i3-13100F 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
SocketFCBGA1744FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt58 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900HK and Core i3-13100F. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-12900HK and Core i3-13100F 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 i9-12900HK and Core i3-13100F are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900HK and Core i3-13100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-12900HK and Core i3-13100F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900HK and Core i3-13100F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-12900HK and Core i3-13100F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900HK and Core i3-13100F.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i9-12900HK 17.22
+87%
i3-13100F 9.21

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.

i9-12900HK 27356
+87%
i3-13100F 14626

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.22 9.21
Recency 4 January 2022 4 January 2023
Physical cores 14 4
Threads 20 8
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 58 Watt

i9-12900HK has a 87% higher aggregate performance score, 250% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and 28.9% lower power consumption.

i3-13100F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

The Core i9-12900HK is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-13100F in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-12900HK is a notebook processor while Core i3-13100F is a desktop one.


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