Consumercarts

Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more

Intel Core i3-13100 vs Intel Core i3-13100T: Comparison

Core i3-13100 vs Core i3-13100T p-core boost clock compared

P-core boost clock is the dividing line, Core i3-13100 4.5 GHz against Core i3-13100T 4.2 GHz. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-13100 versus 2.5 GHz on the Core i3-13100T. They differ on tdp too, 60 W on the Core i3-13100 versus 35 W on the Core i3-13100T. Base power is not the same on both, 60 W on the Core i3-13100 versus 35 W on the Core i3-13100T. They differ on max turbo power too, 110 W on the Core i3-13100 versus 69 W on the Core i3-13100T.

Which should you buy, Core i3-13100 or Core i3-13100T?

The Core i3-13100 suits desktop gaming and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for laptops and fanless designs. The Core i3-13100T is the one to take for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is not built for laptops and fanless designs. Our rating of the Core i3-13100 (8.2/10): the Intel Core i3-13100 is a mainstream desktop processor, a solid all-rounder for gaming and productivity builds. Our rating of the Core i3-13100T (7.8/10): the Intel Core i3-13100T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.

What Core i3-13100 and Core i3-13100T have in common

The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and l3 cache are identical here. They match on 9 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Integrated Graphics the same on the Core i3-13100 and Core i3-13100T?

It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    Intel Core i3-13100
    Desktop
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    Desktop
  • Codename

    Intel Core i3-13100
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i3-13100
    2023
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    2023
  • TDP

    Intel Core i3-13100
    60 W
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    35 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i3-13100
    Intel UHD Graphics 730
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    Intel UHD Graphics 730
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i3-13100
    Desktop
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    Desktop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i3-13100
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    Raptor Lake
  • Socket

    Intel Core i3-13100
    LGA 1700
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    LGA 1700
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i3-13100
    7 nm
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i3-13100
    4
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    4
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i3-13100
    4
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    4
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i3-13100
    0
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    0
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i3-13100
    8
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    8
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i3-13100
    Yes
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i3-13100
    3.4 GHz
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    2.5 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i3-13100
    4.5 GHz
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    4.2 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i3-13100
    12 MB
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    12 MB
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i3-13100
    60 W
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    35 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i3-13100
    110 W
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    69 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i3-13100
    DDR5, DDR4
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    DDR5, DDR4
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i3-13100
    Yes
    Intel Core i3-13100T
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 13100 if you want the higher L3 cache (12 MB vs 12 MB).

    Choose 13100T if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerIntel Core i3-13100Intel Core i3-13100T
    AmazonView on Amazon
    NeweggView on Newegg

    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    Verdict

    Intel Core i3-13100

    8.2 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i3-13100 is a mainstream desktop processor, a solid all-rounder for gaming and productivity builds.

    Intel Core i3-13100T

    7.8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i3-13100T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.

    More comparisons in Processors (CPUs)