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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-14600

The Core i3-13100 is slightly slower than the Core i5-14600 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 90% cheaper – $144.99 vs $255
Up to 63% better value for money

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Up to 17% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year newer
Up to 90% more expensive – $255 vs $144.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

217FPS

222FPS

656FPS

715FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-13100

319FPS

Core i5-14600

378FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-13100

242FPS

Core i5-14600

255FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-13100

690FPS

Core i5-14600

754FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-13100

723FPS

Core i5-14600

790FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-13100

241FPS

Core i5-14600

278FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-13100

239FPS

Core i5-14600

246FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-13100

51%

Core i5-14600

63%

Core i5-14600 ranks 12 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-13100

Core i5-14600

Core i5-14600 has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-13100

Core i5-14600

Core i5-14600 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-13100

12 MB

Core i5-14600

24 MB

Core i5-14600 has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

Core i5-14600

2.7 GHz

Core i3-13100 has a 26% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

Core i5-14600

5.2 GHz

Core i5-14600 boosts 16% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-13100

60W

Core i5-14600

65W

Core i3-13100 draws 5W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-13100

$144.99

Core i5-14600

Core i3-13100Core i5-14600

LGA1700

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LGA1700

Raptor Lake-S

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Raptor Lake-R

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 730

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UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-13100 or Core i5-14600?expand_more

The Core i5-14600. It's 24% faster than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 51/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14600 than Core i3-13100?expand_more

24% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-13100 or Core i5-14600?expand_more

The Core i5-14600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-14600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 63/100 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 i5-14600?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-13100 scores 51/100, Core i5-14600 scores 63/100. 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 i5-14600 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 i5-14600?expand_more

The Core i5-14600 is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.