The Core i3-13100 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-13100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 37% less energy – 60 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
The Core i3-13100 is better in every way
Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-2500K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, CA$
CA$154.99
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.75/FPS
100%
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
84%
Min 1% FPS
114
84%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
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Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-2500K in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-2500K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-2500K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
82%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-13100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
$134.00 | MSRP | $216.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
60 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
