Core i3-13100E

The Core i3-13100E is a 4-core / 8-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.4 GHz from a base frequency of 3.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 12 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1.25 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 80K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 13,727, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Recent generation product. Geekbench 6 single-core (the most relevant metric for gaming FPS) records 2,001, while multi-core reaches 7,025.

The Core i3-13100E fits into the LGA1700 socket and supports PCIe 5.0 with 20 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel memory at speeds up to DDR5-4800 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 128 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth). It supports ECC memory, providing error-correcting capabilities — essential for mission-critical workloads and servers. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 — allows display output without a dedicated GPU, useful for troubleshooting and light tasks.

Virtualization: Yes — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

The Core i3-13100E has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 60 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed. It ships with the Yes stock cooler.

At an average price of $150, the Core i3-13100E delivers 92 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #1089 out of all indexed processors.