The Core i7-13700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2100, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $240.13 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-13700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 84% cheaper – $44.14 vs $284.27
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-13700K vs Core i3-2100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-13700K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
237
100%
Min 1% FPS
163
100%
Price, €
€284.27
15%
Value, €/FPS
€1.19/FPS
19%
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
188
79%
Min 1% FPS
132
81%
Price, €
€44.14
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.23/FPS
100%
Core i7-13700K vs Core i3-2100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-13700K vs Core i3-2100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-13700K vs Core i3-2100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-13700K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
3 MB
10%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
24%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-13700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $4.09 | MSRP | $1.17 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake-S | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 5.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
