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Intel Core i3-13300HE review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£380PassMark multi-core score:21057N. of physical cores:8CPU boost clock speed:4.6 GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1744TDP (Thermal design power):45 W

Intel Core i3-13300HE Review: Compare 74 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

40%

7.2

Technical score

25%

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Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 68% of processors
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

â–²Better than 65%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

7.0

Performance

18%

7.1

Architecture

10%

8.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.8

Power & Thermal

4%

7.9

Platform

1%

7.6

Integrated graphics

â–²Better than 71%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £380
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    Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i3-13300HE

    Technical score
    Technical score
    7.2/ 10
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    What it is
    How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
    Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
    Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Score components:

    60%

    7.0

    Performance

    18%

    7.1

    Architecture

    10%

    8.1

    Memory & PCIe

    7%

    6.8

    Power & Thermal

    4%

    7.9

    Platform

    1%

    7.6

    Integrated graphics

    7.2
    Reviews score
    7.2
    List score
    ?
    Value for money
    Value for money
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
    When it matters
    When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Score components:

    70%

    7.2

    Overall score

    30%

    8.5

    Price

    7.6
    Processor type
    embedded
    This processor belongs to the embedded processor class, which is less advanced than that of 93.1% of processors and equal to that of 6.9% of processors.
    industrial/edge
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1744
    This processor uses the FCBGA1744 CPU socket, which is older than that of 73.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.8% of processors.
    Chipset
    ?
    CPU architecture
    x86-64
    This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES
    This processor supports MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES instruction sets, which is narrower support than 74.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
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    N. of physical cores
    8
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 61.2% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
    CPU threads
    12
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 53% of processors and equal to 14.2% of processors.
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.6 GHz
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.6 GHz which is higher than that of 59.9% of processors and equal to that of 4.7% of processors.
    CPU base clock speed
    4x 2.1 GHz & 4x 1.5 GHz
    This processor has a base clock of 4x2.1 GHz & 4x1.5 GHz which is higher than that of 50.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
    PassMark multi-core score
    21,057
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor scores 21,057 in PassMark, which is higher than 72% of processors.
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    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 19.5% of processors.
    Foundry
    Intel 7
    This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 64.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
    L3 cache
    12 MB
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has an L3 cache of 12 MB which is larger than that of 52% of processors and equal to that of 9.3% of processors.
    L2 cache
    ?
    L1 cache
    384 KB
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 44% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
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    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
    This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 97.4% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
    Maximum memory speed
    6,400 MHz
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor supports memory speeds up to 6,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 82.6% of processors and equal to 8% of processors.
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    LPDDR5-6400 MHz
    This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 83.6% of processors and equal to 2.9% of processors.
    Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
    N/A
    Maximum memory capacity
    96 GB
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor supports up to 96 GB of memory, which is more than 53.4% of processors and equal to 5.8% of processors.
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    Integrated graphics
    yes
    This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel UHD Graphics
    This processor uses the Intel UHD Graphics integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 61.7% of processors and equal to that in 1.2% of processors.
    Integrated GPU execution units
    48
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has 48 GPU execution units, which is more than 82.1% of processors and equal to 4.5% of processors.
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    300 MHz
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57.8% of processors and equal to that of 38.4% of processors.
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    AV1 (HW decode)
    This processor supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 61.3% of processors and equal to 10.3% of processors.
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    TDP (Thermal design power)
    45 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 41.9% of processors and equal to that of 10.8% of processors.
    Base power (PL1)
    45 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 41.9% of processors and equal to that of 11% of processors.
    Boost power (PL2)
    115 W
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a boost power of 115 W which is higher than that of 68.1% of processors and equal to that of 6.6% of processors.
    Tau (power duration limit)
    28 seconds
    Market range: <8 seconds – >28 seconds
    This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 4.4% of processors and equal to that of 85.3% of processors.
    Configurable TDP
    yes
    This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
    cTDP: 13 W
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    Intel Core i3-13300HE vs the average processor

    246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
    • 83.6% higher PassMark score
      This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (21,057 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
      21,057 vs 11,469
    • 12 more PCIe lanes
      This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
      28 vs 16
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3).
      5 vs 3
    • Newer DDR support
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
    • 2.5x more L2 per core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      E-core cluster: 2 MB shared
      1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • 2x higher memory speed
      This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
      6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
    • Mixed big and small cores
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
    • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
      This processor uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
    • 3 years newer release date
      This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
      January 2023
      2023 vs 2020
    • 83.6% higher PassMark score
      This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (21,057 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
      21,057 vs 11,469
    • 2 more CPU cores
      This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      8 vs 6
    • 4 more CPU threads
      This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      12 vs 8
    • 4.5% higher boost clock
      This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
      4.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
    • 2 wider front-end design
      This processor has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
      6 vs 4
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • 2.5x more L2 per core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      E-core cluster: 2 MB shared
      1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • Mixed big and small cores
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
    • More advanced foundry
      This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
      Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
    • 12 more PCIe lanes
      This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
      28 vs 16
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3).
      5 vs 3
    • Newer DDR support
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
    • 2x higher memory speed
      This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
      6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
    • Higher JEDEC memory speed
      This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5-6400 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
      LPDDR5-6,400 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
    • 50% more memory capacity
      This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (96 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
      96 GB vs 64 GB
    • 1 more supported displays
      This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
      4 vs 3
    • 2x more GPU execution units
      This processor has more GPU execution units than the average processor (48 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
      48 vs 24
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
      MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • 79.7% higher boost power
      This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
      115 W vs 64 W
    • Narrower media codec support
      This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
      AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
    • 18.9% less L3 per core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
    • Weaker security extensions
      This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
      AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
    • Limited PCIe bifurcation
      This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
      x16, x8/x8 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
    • 52% more expensive
      Intel Core i3-13300HE is more expensive than the average processor (£380 vs £250).
      £380 vs £250
    • Older CPU socket
      This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP5).
      FCBGA1744 vs FP5
    • 52% more expensive
      Intel Core i3-13300HE is more expensive than the average processor (£380 vs £250).
      £380 vs £250
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
      MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • Weaker security extensions
      This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
      AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
    • Older CPU socket
      This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP5).
      FCBGA1744 vs FP5
    • 7 lower clock multiplier
      This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
      21 vs 28
    • 18.9% less L3 per core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
    • Limited PCIe bifurcation
      This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
      x16, x8/x8 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
    • Narrower media codec support
      This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
      AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
    • 79.7% higher boost power
      This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
      115 W vs 64 W

    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Intel Core i3-13300HE

    • Excellent for everyday productivity tasks like web browsing, online classes, and office applications.
    • High core count for its class, featuring 8 cores (4 Performance, 4 Efficient) and 12 threads.
    • Great energy efficiency with a 45W base TDP, making it suitable for compact and low-power systems.
    • Supports modern high-speed memory, including LPDDR5x up to 6400 MT/s.
    • Capable of light gaming, successfully running titles like Dead Island 2 and Fortnite at reasonable settings.
    • Strong value-for-money proposition compared to older generation i5 and i7 processors.

    What customers don't like about Intel Core i3-13300HE

    • Not recommended for professional gaming or highly resource-intensive tasks like 3D rendering and heavy video editing.
    • Integrated UHD graphics are basic and may bottleneck performance in AAA games.
    • Lacks an unlocked multiplier, meaning it cannot be overclocked for extra performance.
    • Performance may lag behind higher-tier options like the [Intel Core i5-12400F](https://cpubenchmark.net) in CPU-heavy multitasking scenarios.
    • Does not support ECC memory, which is critical for some specialized professional workloads.

    Verdict

    The Intel Core i3-13300HE is a 13th Generation 'Raptor Lake' embedded processor featuring a hybrid architecture with 8 cores (4 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores) and 12 threads. It operates at a 2.1 GHz base frequency, boosting up to 4.6 GHz, and includes 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache with a base power of 45W. Key pros include support for high-speed DDR5 5200 MT/s and LPDDR5x 6400 MT/s memory, PCIe Gen 5 readiness, and integrated Intel UHD graphics capable of supporting up to four displays. Main cons are its locked multiplier which prevents overclocking, a lack of ECC memory support, and a high maximum turbo power of 115W that may require robust cooling in compact embedded systems.

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