The Core i5-12500 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-13100, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's €71.45 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-13100
- Up to 32% cheaper – €155.27 vs €226.72
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 60 vs 65 Watts
Core i5-12500 vs Core i3-13100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€226.72
68%
Value, €/FPS
€1.1/FPS
69%
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
204
99%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€155.27
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.76/FPS
100%
Core i5-12500 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 i5-12500 vs Core i3-13100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i3-13100 in core CPU performance specifications
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%
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%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-13100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
| $212.00 | MSRP | $134.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
18 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 |
