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Processors comparison

Core i3-12100F vs Core i3-13100F

Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.

Intel
Core i3-12100F
£89.47at Scan
Checked 20 Oct 2026. Confirm at the retailer.
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Intel Core i3-13100F (Raptor Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
Intel
Core i3-13100F
No listed new price
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Key differences

  • Both use the LGA 1700 socket. Check a motherboard's CPU support list before swapping one for the other; older boards can need a BIOS update.
  • The Core i3-13100F boosts to 4.5 GHz, 0.2 GHz higher than the Core i3-12100F.

Performance

We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.

Specifications

SpecificationCore i3-12100FCore i3-13100F
Platform
SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits.LGA 1700LGA 1700
Memory supportDDR5DDR5
ArchitectureAlder LakeRaptor Lake
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i3
Cores and clocks
Cores44
Threads88
Max boost clock4.3 GHz4.5 GHzHigher
Power and cooling
Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw.60 W58 W
Cooler in the boxYesYes
Features
Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture.NoNo

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