The Core i3-13100 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-12500, however, it's a better value for money, as it's €81.53 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-13100
- Up to 37% cheaper – €136.04 vs €217.57
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 60 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-12500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
204
99%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€136.04
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.66/FPS
100%
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€217.57
62%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
63%
Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-12500 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 i3-13100 vs Core i5-12500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-12500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-13100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
$134.00 | MSRP | $212.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
60 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 18 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
