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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-13100 vs Ryzen 9 8940HX

The Core i3-13100 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 9 8940HX on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 17% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 4 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-13100

217FPS

Ryzen 9 8940HX

222FPS

League of Legends2009

319FPS

377FPS

656FPS

713FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-13100

242FPS

Ryzen 9 8940HX

255FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-13100

690FPS

Ryzen 9 8940HX

752FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-13100

723FPS

Ryzen 9 8940HX

788FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-13100

241FPS

Ryzen 9 8940HX

277FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-13100

239FPS

Ryzen 9 8940HX

246FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-13100

51%

Ryzen 9 8940HX

69%

Ryzen 9 8940HX ranks 18 points higher.

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Core i3-13100

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen 9 8940HX has 12 more cores.

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Core i3-13100

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen 9 8940HX has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-13100

12 MB

Ryzen 9 8940HX

64 MB

Ryzen 9 8940HX has 52 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

Ryzen 9 8940HX

2.4 GHz

Core i3-13100 has a 42% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

Ryzen 9 8940HX

5.3 GHz

Ryzen 9 8940HX boosts 18% higher.

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Core i3-13100

60W

Ryzen 9 8940HX

55W

Ryzen 9 8940HX draws 5W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-13100

$144.99

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Core i3-13100Ryzen 9 8940HX

LGA1700

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FL1

Raptor Lake-S

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Dragon Range

Desktop

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Mobile

UHD Graphics 730

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Radeon 610M

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-13100 or Ryzen 9 8940HX?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 8940HX. It's 34% faster than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 53/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 8940HX than Core i3-13100?expand_more

34% 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 9 8940HX?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 8940HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 9 8940HX 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 Ryzen 9 8940HX?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-13100 scores 53/100, Ryzen 9 8940HX 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 Ryzen 9 8940HX 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 9 8940HX?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 8940HX is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.