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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-13500TE

The Core i3-12100F is same performance as the Core i5-13500TE on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 142% cheaper – $119.99 vs $235
Up to 142% better value for money

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Is 1 year newer
Up to 142% more expensive – $235 vs $119.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

313FPS

313FPS

648FPS

648FPS

Rust2018

Core i3-12100F

325FPS

Core i5-13500TE

325FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-12100F

543FPS

Core i5-13500TE

543FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

683FPS

Core i5-13500TE

683FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-12100F

237FPS

Core i5-13500TE

237FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-12100F

215FPS

Core i5-13500TE

215FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Core i5-13500TE

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i3-12100F

54%

Core i5-13500TE

54%

Similar overall gaming performance.

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Core i3-12100F

Core i5-13500TE

Core i5-13500TE has 10 more cores.

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Core i3-12100F

Core i5-13500TE

Core i5-13500TE has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Core i5-13500TE

24 MB

Core i5-13500TE has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i5-13500TE

1.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 154% higher base clock.

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Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i5-13500TE

4.5 GHz

Core i5-13500TE boosts 5% higher.

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Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i5-13500TE

35W

Core i5-13500TE draws 23W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

Core i5-13500TE

Core i3-12100FCore i5-13500TE

LGA1700

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LGA1700

Alder Lake-S

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Raptor Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Core i5-13500TE?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-12100F or Core i5-13500TE?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-12100F and Core i5-13500TE?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 54/100, Core i5-13500TE scores 54/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-12100F or Core i5-13500TE bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-12100F or Core i5-13500TE?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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