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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-13100 vs Core Ultra 9 285

The Core i3-13100 is slower than the Core Ultra 9 285 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$144.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 332% cheaper – $144.99 vs $579
Up to 236% better value for money

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Up to 29% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years newer
Up to 332% more expensive – $579 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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League of Legends2009

Core i3-13100

319FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

423FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-13100

690FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

804FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

242FPS

266FPS

656FPS

756FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-13100

240FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

310FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-13100

217FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

225FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i3-13100

231FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

254FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-13100

332FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

320FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-13100

51%

Core Ultra 9 285

71%

Core Ultra 9 285 ranks 20 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-13100

Core Ultra 9 285

Core Ultra 9 285 has 20 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-13100

Core Ultra 9 285

Core Ultra 9 285 has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-13100

12 MB

Core Ultra 9 285

36 MB

Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

2.5 GHz

Core i3-13100 has a 36% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

5.6 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285 boosts 24% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-13100

60W

Core Ultra 9 285

65W

Core i3-13100 draws 5W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-13100

$144.99

Core Ultra 9 285

Core i3-13100Core Ultra 9 285

LGA1700

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LGA1851

Raptor Lake-S

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 730

Integrated GPUhelp

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-13100 or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 42% faster than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Core i3-13100?expand_more

42% 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 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 71/100 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 9 285?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-13100 scores 50/100, Core Ultra 9 285 scores 71/100. 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 9 285 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 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.