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Intel Core i3-13100T vs Intel Core i3-13100TE: Comparison
Core i3-13100T vs Core i3-13100TE: the p-core boost clock difference
They are built to different briefs, and p-core boost clock shows it, Core i3-13100T 4.2 GHz against Core i3-13100TE 4.1 GHz. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 2.5 GHz on the Core i3-13100T versus 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-13100TE. They differ on market segment too, Desktop on the Core i3-13100T versus Embedded on the Core i3-13100TE.
Who each one is for
The Core i3-13100T is the one to take for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is not the pick for laptops and fanless designs. The Core i3-13100TE suits small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is the wrong buy for laptops and fanless designs. 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. Our rating of the Core i3-13100TE (7.8/10): the Intel Core i3-13100TE is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and tdp read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 10 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the L3 Cache the same on the Core i3-13100T and Core i3-13100TE?
It is. Both are listed at 12 MB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- Desktop
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- Desktop
Codename
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- 2023
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- 35 W
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- 35 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- Intel UHD Graphics 730
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- Intel UHD Graphics 730
Market Segment
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- Desktop
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- Embedded
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- LGA 1700
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- LGA 1700
Process Node
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- 4
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- 4
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- 4
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- 0
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- 0
Total Threads
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- 8
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- 8
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- Yes
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- 2.5 GHz
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- 2.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- 4.2 GHz
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- 4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- 12 MB
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- 12 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- 35 W
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- 35 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- DDR5, DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i3-13100T
- Yes
- Intel Core i3-13100TE
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 13100T if you want the higher L3 cache (12 MB vs 12 MB).
Choose 13100TE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
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.
Intel Core i3-13100TE
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i3-13100TE is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.