The Core i5-13500 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-13100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$203.47 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-13500
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-13100
- Up to 57% cheaper – CA$154.99 vs CA$358.46
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 60 vs 65 Watts
Core i5-13500 vs Core i3-13100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13500
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, CA$
CA$358.46
43%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.72/FPS
44%
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
204
98%
Min 1% FPS
135
99%
Price, CA$
CA$154.99
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.75/FPS
100%
Core i5-13500 vs Core i3-13100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13500 vs Core i3-13100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13500 vs Core i3-13100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13500
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
74%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
12 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
94%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-13100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
| $242.00 | MSRP | $134.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
