Core 7 160UL vs Core i3-13100TE
Core 7 160UL
Core i3-13100TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-13100TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 7 160UL | Core i3-13100TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($137) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-PS (2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 7 160UL | Core i3-13100TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($137) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 160UL and Core i3-13100TE
Core 7 160UL
The Core 7 160UL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,043 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-13100TE
The Core i3-13100TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 11,248 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core 7 160UL packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i3-13100TE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core 7 160UL has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 160UL versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i3-13100TE — a 23.7% clock advantage for the Core 7 160UL (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core 7 160UL uses the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i3-13100TE uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 160UL scores 11,043 against the Core i3-13100TE's 11,248 — a 1.8% lead for the Core i3-13100TE. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core 7 160UL | Core i3-13100TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 12+150% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+27% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.4 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-PS (2024) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 11,043 | 11,248+2% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0.
| Feature | Core 7 160UL | Core i3-13100TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
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