The Intel Core i3-13100F Review: Finding Value in Intel's Cheapest Core Chip
by Gavin Bonshor on April 20, 2023 9:00 AM ESTGaming Performance: 1080p
Moving along, here's a look at a more balanced gaming scenario, running games at 1080p with maximum image quality.
We are using DDR5-4800 memory on the Intel Core i3-13100F as per the JEDEC specifications. Other recent chips, such as Intel's 13th/12th Gen Core series and Ryzen 7000 processors, are also tested at the rated JEDEC specifications. We tested the aforementioned platforms with the following settings:
- DDR5-5600B CL46 - Intel 13th Gen
- DDR5-5200 CL44 - Ryzen 7000
- DDR5-4800 (B) CL40 - Intel 12th Gen
- DDR5-4800 (B) CL40 - Intel 13th Gen Core i3 series
All other CPUs such as Ryzen 5000 and 3000 were tested at the relevant JEDEC settings as per the processor's individual memory support with DDR4.
Civilization VI
World of Tanks
Borderlands 3
Grand Theft Auto V
Red Dead Redemption 2
F1 2022
Hitman 3
Total War: Warhammer 3
Moving on up to the 1080p resolution, we see the Core i3-13100F in a better light with adequately playable frame rates and competent 5% low performance. We are still seeing limitations to opting for four cores, especially against AMD's Ryzen 5 7600 ($229), albeit it is at double the MSRP price.
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crimson117 - Monday, April 24, 2023 - link
I think if you're stressing the low-budget use case for these CPUs, you should test using their bundled CPU heatsink/fan just like most budget builders would do.It'd be nice to know if builders must budget for an additional $25+ cooler if the included one isn't up to the task.
GreenReaper - Monday, April 24, 2023 - link
Agreed, e.g. Wraith Stealth can technically dissipate 88W from a 7600 but it's a challenge - I got better (~101W) from a Noctua NH-L9a with the fan duct add-on, and up to 110W with another 92x25mm fan blowing into the duct. Intel has a larger area to dissipate from, so would be interesting to compare.Steelshots - Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - link
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In the first table, the Base W number for the i3-13100T should be 35W instead of 58W.