The Core i3-13100 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3450 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $25.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-13100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 22% less energy – 60 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- Up to 21% cheaper – $95.00 vs $120.00
Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-3450 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, $
$120
79%
Value, $/FPS
$0.58/FPS
95%
Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-3450 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-3450 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-3450 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
78%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-13100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
$134.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
60 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
