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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-13100 vs Core i9-13900H

The Core i3-13100 is slightly slower than the Core i9-13900H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 360% cheaper – $144.99 vs $617
Up to 329% better value for money

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Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 360% more expensive – $617 vs $144.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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Dota 22013

Core i3-13100

241FPS

Core i9-13900H

256FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-13100

319FPS

Core i9-13900H

345FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-13100

242FPS

Core i9-13900H

248FPS

Overwatch 22023

545FPS

552FPS

656FPS

682FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-13100

375FPS

Core i9-13900H

379FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-13100

690FPS

Core i9-13900H

717FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-13100

217FPS

Core i9-13900H

219FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-13100

50%

Core i9-13900H

62%

Core i9-13900H ranks 12 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-13100

Core i9-13900H

Core i9-13900H has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-13100

Core i9-13900H

Core i9-13900H has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-13100

12 MB

Core i9-13900H

24 MB

Core i9-13900H has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

Core i9-13900H

2.6 GHz

Core i3-13100 has a 31% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

Core i9-13900H

5.4 GHz

Core i9-13900H boosts 20% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-13100

60W

Core i9-13900H

45W

Core i9-13900H draws 15W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-13100

$144.99

Core i9-13900H

Core i3-13100Core i9-13900H

LGA1700

Sockethelp

Intel BGA 1744

Raptor Lake-S

Codenamehelp

Raptor Lake-H

Desktop

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Mobile

UHD Graphics 730

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Iris Xe Graphics 96EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-13100 or Core i9-13900H?expand_more

The Core i9-13900H. It's 24% faster than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 62/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-13900H 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 i9-13900H?expand_more

The Core i9-13900H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-13900H worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 62/100 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 i9-13900H?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-13100 scores 50/100, Core i9-13900H scores 62/100. 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 i9-13900H 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 i9-13900H?expand_more

The Core i9-13900H is the stronger pick at 62/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.