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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-13100 vs Ryzen 5 230

The Core i3-13100 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 230 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Core i3-13100

319FPS

Ryzen 5 230

326FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-13100

242FPS

Ryzen 5 230

243FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-13100

241FPS

Ryzen 5 230

245FPS

Overwatch 22023

545FPS

547FPS

656FPS

663FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-13100

690FPS

Ryzen 5 230

697FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-13100

217FPS

Ryzen 5 230

217FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-13100

332FPS

Ryzen 5 230

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-13100

50%

Ryzen 5 230

58%

Ryzen 5 230 ranks 8 points higher.

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Core i3-13100

Ryzen 5 230

Ryzen 5 230 has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-13100

Ryzen 5 230

Ryzen 5 230 has 4 more threads.

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Core i3-13100

12 MB

Ryzen 5 230

16 MB

Ryzen 5 230 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

Ryzen 5 230

3.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 230 has a 3% higher base clock.

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Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 230

4.9 GHz

Ryzen 5 230 boosts 9% higher.

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Core i3-13100

60W

Ryzen 5 230

28W

Ryzen 5 230 draws 32W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-13100

$144.99

Ryzen 5 230

Core i3-13100Ryzen 5 230

LGA1700

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FP8

Raptor Lake-S

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Hawk Point

Desktop

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Mobile

UHD Graphics 730

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Radeon 760M

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-13100 or Ryzen 5 230?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 230. It's 16% faster than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 58/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 230 than Core i3-13100?expand_more

16% 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 Ryzen 5 230?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 230 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 230 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 58/100 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 Ryzen 5 230?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-13100 scores 50/100, Ryzen 5 230 scores 58/100. 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 Ryzen 5 230 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 Ryzen 5 230?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 230 is the stronger pick at 58/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.