CPU
GPU
Core i7-10700T
Core i3-13100T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10700T
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-13100T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-10700T | Core i3-13100T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($122) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-10700T | Core i3-13100T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+63%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($122) |
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 i7-10700T and Core i3-13100T
Core i7-10700T
The Core i7-10700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 12,891 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-13100T
The Core i3-13100T 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 12,798 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
The Core i7-10700T packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i3-13100T offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-10700T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-10700T versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-13100T — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-10700T (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i3-13100T is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-10700T scores 12,891 against the Core i3-13100T's 12,798 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-10700T. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i7-10700T vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100T.
| Feature | Core i7-10700T | Core i3-13100T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+7% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 12,891 | 12,798 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,531 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,814 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-10700T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-13100T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-10700T | Core i3-13100T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10700T) / not specified (Core i3-13100T). The Core i7-10700T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i3-13100T requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i7-10700T | Core i3-13100T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-10700T launched at $355 MSRP, while the Core i3-13100T debuted at $134. At current prices ($200 vs $122), the Core i3-13100T is $78 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-10700T delivers 64.5 pts/$ vs 104.9 pts/$ for the Core i3-13100T — making the Core i3-13100T the 47.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-10700T | Core i3-13100T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $355 | $134-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $122-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.5 | 104.9+63% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2023 |
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