The Core i3-13100 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-980X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $25.24 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-13100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 19% cheaper – $108.11 vs $133.35
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 60 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-980X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-980X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i3-13100 vs Core i7-980X 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, €
€108.11
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.52/FPS
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Average FPS
169
83%
Min 1% FPS
113
84%
Price, €
€133.35
81%
Value, €/FPS
€0.78/FPS
67%
Core i3-13100 vs Core i7-980X 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 i7-980X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-13100 vs Core i7-980X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
4-core
67%
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 i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-13100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-980X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| $134.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
60 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
