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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-13100 vs Core Ultra 5 226V

The Core i3-13100 is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 5 226V on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $144.99

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Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 9 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Dota 22013

Core i3-13100

241FPS

Core Ultra 5 226V

254FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-13100

319FPS

Core Ultra 5 226V

341FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-13100

242FPS

Core Ultra 5 226V

247FPS

Overwatch 22023

545FPS

551FPS

656FPS

678FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-13100

375FPS

Core Ultra 5 226V

378FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-13100

690FPS

Core Ultra 5 226V

713FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-13100

217FPS

Core Ultra 5 226V

219FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-13100

50%

Core Ultra 5 226V

62%

Core Ultra 5 226V ranks 12 points higher.

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Core i3-13100

Core Ultra 5 226V

Core Ultra 5 226V has 4 more cores.

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12 MB

8 MB

Core i3-13100 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

Core Ultra 5 226V

2.1 GHz

Core i3-13100 has a 62% higher base clock.

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Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

Core Ultra 5 226V

4.5 GHz

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Core i3-13100

60W

Core Ultra 5 226V

17W

Core Ultra 5 226V draws 43W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-13100

$144.99

Core Ultra 5 226V

Core i3-13100Core Ultra 5 226V

LGA1700

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Intel BGA 2833

Raptor Lake-S

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Lunar Lake

Desktop

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Mobile

UHD Graphics 730

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Arc 130V

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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unknown Depends on motherboard

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-13100 or Core Ultra 5 226V?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 226V. 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 Ultra 5 226V 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 Ultra 5 226V?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 226V is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 226V 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 Ultra 5 226V?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-13100 scores 50/100, Core Ultra 5 226V 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 Ultra 5 226V 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 Ultra 5 226V?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 226V is the stronger pick at 62/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.