Intel Core i7-13700F vs Intel Core i3-12100T

Processor comparisons 29-01-2023

   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice after reading the full tests Intel Core i7-13700F vs Intel Core i3-12100T and see which is better for games or normal use for rendering, machine learning, streaming, video editing, programming. Here you can find all information from real streaming and video editing tests or many benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Furmark, MATLAB, RealBench, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Dolphin Emulator, PassMark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, WPrime, 3DMark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, UserBenchmark, VeraCrypt, Blender, Handbrake, PCMark 10, SuperPi, Blender, Gears 5, AIDA64, Prime95, 7zip.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

Valorant
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Red Dead Redemption 2
Last Man Standing
Watch Dogs Legion
Grand Theft Auto V
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Fallout 76
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Apex Legends
Death Stranding
DOOM: Eternal
Fortnite
Cyberpunk 2077
Rainbow Six Siege
Valheim
Overwatch
Borderlands 3
Halo Infinite

After reading the results of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i3-12100T or Intel Core i7-13700F.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-13700F

65%

Core i3-12100T

55%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-13700F is 15% better than Core i3-12100T. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-13700F

61%

Core i3-12100T

54%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Metro Exodus, NBA 2K20, Hitman 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Half-Life: Alyx, DOTA 2A, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Ghostrunner, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Monster Hunter World, Forza Horizon 4, Battlefield V, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Control, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Horizon Zero Dawn, League of Legends (LOL).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	108.2	95.7
Valorant	123.0	108.7
Cyberpunk 2077	68.9	60.9
Apex Legends	115.6	102.2
Call of Duty Warzone	92.3	81.6
Overwatch	99.6	88.1
Red Dead Redemption 2	84.9	75.0
DOOM Eternal	61.5	54.4
Warzone	95.9	84.8
Assassin's Creed	103.3	91.3
Valheim	102.1	90.3

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-13700F

106%

Core i3-12100T

159%

To make a finishing decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i3-12100T is more energy efficient than the Core i7-13700F as it consumes less power: 65W vs. 35W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor turns on all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-13700F	Intel Core i3-12100T
Cinbench 15 Single-core	462	256
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	4701	1880
Cinbench 20 Single-core	759	616
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	10429	4269
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2650	1443
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	29979	14072

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-13700F	Intel Core i3-12100T
Single-Core	2424	3375
Multi-Core	51087	19700

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-13700F	Intel Core i3-12100T
Single-Core	2071	1670
Multi-Core	19844	7545

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new games. It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-13700F	Intel Core i3-12100T
Announcement date	January 12, 2023	January 07, 2022
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1700	FCLGA1700
Core name	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	12
Turbo Frequency	5.2 MHz	4.1 MHz
Frequency	4.1 MHz	1 MHz
Cores	16	4
Threads	24	8
Bus rate	16 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	9800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	35 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500
Memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s	76.8 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	5 MB
L3 cache	30 MB	12 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-13700F is 75% better than Core i3-12100T in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i7-13700F has 12 more core than Core i3-12100T. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-13700F is better: 33
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i3-12100T is better: 3
Although it should be understood that the summary data in the table above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the testing video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i7-13700F and Intel Core i3-12100T before making a decision which of the processors to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i7-13700F - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-13700F specs and review.

Intel Core i3-12100T - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i3-12100T specs and review.