Overwatch 2
1080p@60Hz·13:52 played
SaraBray·4h ago
Public
69
FPSAverage
68
FPS1% Low
42%/61°C
50%/64°C
16 GB
78%usage
Core i3-13100 vs Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
The Core i3-13100 is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $171.01 cheaper!
Core i3-1310053% Score
- Up to 123% cheaper – $144.99 vs $316.00
- Up to 64% better value for money
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus77% Score
- Up to 36% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 3 years and 3 months newer
- Up to 123% more expensive – $316.00 vs $144.99
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
L3 Cachehelp
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a 9% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus boosts 22% higher.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
LGA1851Raptor Lake-S
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Arrow Lake RefreshDesktop
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DesktopUHD Graphics 730
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
7200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-13100 or Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. It's 45% faster than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 53/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 270K Plus than Core i3-13100?expand_more
45% 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 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 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 7 270K Plus?expand_more
Performance: Core i3-13100 scores 53/100, Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 77/100. 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 7 270K Plus 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 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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