Intel Core i3-13100F socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i3-13100F uses LGA 1700, the 1700-contact LGA socket for Alder Lake and Raptor Lake desktop processors. The 4-core chip at 58 W needs a discrete GPU and a 600 or 700 series board.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 4, 2023
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 58 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-S
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 3.4 / 4.5 GHz
Intel Core i3-13100F specifications
| Cores | 4 (4 Performance-cores, no Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores (Raptor Lake-S) |
| Clocks | 3.4 GHz base, up to 4.5 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) plus 5 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 58 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 89 W |
| Manufacturing process | 10 nm (Intel 7) |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800, dual channel, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen5 with 20 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | None (discrete card required) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 |
| Cooler in the box | Laminar RM1 |
| Launch price | $109.00 Intel recommended customer price |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i3-13100F needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core i3-13100F is
The Core i3-13100F is the graphics-free version of the Raptor Lake i3 for budget gaming desktops from January 4, 2023. Four Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading and no Efficient-cores run at 3.4 GHz base and up to 4.5 GHz turbo, backed by 12 MB of Smart Cache. The Intel 7 die targets 58 W base with 89 W turbo for towers with discrete cards. It matches the 13100 in CPU speed at a lower price without display output.
No integrated graphics means a discrete GeForce or Radeon card is mandatory, which suits gamers who buy graphics anyway. Dual channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 feeds 4 fast threads for play and office work. The Laminar RM1 box cooler covers stock operation without aftermarket cost.
Budget gamers land here for the cheapest Raptor Lake path with a discrete card. Four threads at 4.5 GHz turbo keep light titles smooth, while 6-core i5 parts suit heavier multitasking. Boards that support Raptor Lake-S cover F parts with the same BIOS. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers LGA 1700 mounting.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 13100F fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series desktop boards with 78 × 78 mm mounting. H610 and B660 boards cover budget gaming builds, while B760 adds lanes for NVMe. Display outputs on the board stay dark without integrated graphics, so monitor cables must attach to the discrete card.
Chipset choice decides USB breadth and slot wiring rather than CPU fit. DDR4 boards reuse older kits for value, while DDR5 boards add bandwidth. Check the maker CPU list for Raptor Lake-S support on early 600 series boards.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 in two channels to 192 GB feeds 4 fast cores for play. Board wiring fixes the memory type, so kit choice follows the board. Dual channel mode matters for frame stability in CPU-bound scenes.
PCIe Gen5 with 20 lanes from the CPU wires a discrete GPU plus NVMe through board slots. Cooling is the bundled Laminar RM1 for stock 58 W operation with a 100 C junction limit. Case airflow decides sustained turbo more than cooler choice at this power.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1700 the upward moves stay socketed: i5 Raptor parts add E-cores for threads, i7 parts add P-cores and cache, all on the same board where power allows. A discrete GPU step often helps gaming more than cores. The F suffix saves money only when a card is already planned.
Outside budget gaming, UHD 730 parts on LGA 1700 restore display output for office duty. Most 13100F owners add a GPU first, since 4 fast threads already cover light titles.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i3-13100F use?
LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series desktop boards with Raptor Lake-S BIOS support.
Does the 13100F have integrated graphics?
No. A discrete graphics card is required, and board display outputs stay dark.
What cooler comes with the 13100F?
The Laminar RM1 box cooler for stock 58 W operation.
What is the launch price of the 13100F?
$109.00 Intel recommended customer price.
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