The Core i5-13600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-8100 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only €106.27 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-13600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-8100
- Up to 33% cheaper – €214.78 vs €321.05
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-13600K vs Core i3-8100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
€321.05
66%
Value, €/FPS
€1.5/FPS
78%
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
183
86%
Min 1% FPS
122
87%
Price, €
€214.78
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.17/FPS
100%
Core i5-13600K vs Core i3-8100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13600K vs Core i3-8100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13600K vs Core i3-8100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
6 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
43%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $319.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
