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Core i3-13100 vs Ryzen 5 5500

Core i3-13100 vs Ryzen 5 5500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-13100 Logo
Intel Core i3-13100 Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) 12MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz

Buy for CA$154.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 174 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$108.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 174 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-13100 Logo
Intel Core i3-13100 Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) 12MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz

Buy for CA$154.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 174 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$108.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 174 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-13100 outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 5500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 5500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-13100 is 275 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 5500.

Advantages of Core i3-13100

  • Performs up to 5% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Ryzen 5 5500 - 196 vs 186 FPS
  • Consumes up to 8% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - 60 vs 65 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5500 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5500

  • Up to 30% cheaper than Core i3-13100 - CA$108.98 vs CA$154.99
  • Up to 25% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i3-13100 - CA$0.59 vs CA$0.79 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-13100 - 12 vs 8 threads
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Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Intel Core i3-13100 Logo
Core i3-13100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

196

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.79/FPS

75%

Price, CA$

CA$154.99

70%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-13100 Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) 12MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz

Buy for CA$154.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 174 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

186

95%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.59/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$108.98

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$108.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 174 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Intel Core i3-13100 Logo
Core i3-13100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-13100 Logo
Core i3-13100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2253

100%

Multi-Core

7337

95%

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1871

83%

Multi-Core

7692

100%

Intel Core i3-13100 Logo

Core i3-13100

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo

Ryzen 5 5500

Jan 4th, 2023
Release DateApr 4th, 2022
Core i3CollectionRyzen 5
Raptor LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
60 W
TDP65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
34.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 730
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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