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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-1240P

The Core i3-13100 is slightly faster than the Core i5-1240P on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$144.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 9% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 months newer
Available for $144.99

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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

Core i3-13100

320FPS

Core i5-1240P

292FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-13100

217FPS

Core i5-1240P

214FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-13100

242FPS

Core i5-1240P

236FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-13100

690FPS

Core i5-1240P

661FPS

Rust2018

Core i3-13100

328FPS

Core i5-1240P

319FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-13100

332FPS

Core i5-1240P

332FPS

Minecraft2011

723FPS

692FPS

656FPS

626FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-13100

51%

Core i5-1240P

51%

Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Core i3-13100

Core i5-1240P

Core i5-1240P has 8 more cores.

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Core i3-13100

Core i5-1240P

Core i5-1240P has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-13100

12 MB

Core i5-1240P

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

Core i5-1240P

1.7 GHz

Core i3-13100 has a 100% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

Core i5-1240P

4.4 GHz

Core i3-13100 boosts 2% higher.

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Core i3-13100

60W

Core i5-1240P

28W

Core i5-1240P draws 32W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-13100

$144.99

Core i5-1240P

Core i3-13100Core i5-1240P

LGA1700

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Intel BGA 1744

Raptor Lake-S

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Alder Lake-P

Desktop

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Mobile

UHD Graphics 730

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Iris Xe 80EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-13100 or Core i5-1240P?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 i3-13100 or Core i5-1240P?expand_more

The Core i3-13100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-13100 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 51/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-13100 and Core i5-1240P?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-13100 scores 51/100, Core i5-1240P scores 51/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-13100 or Core i5-1240P 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 i3-13100 or Core i5-1240P?expand_more

The Core i3-13100 is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.