The Core i3-13100 is a much slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 9900X, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $256.09 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-13100
- Up to 68% cheaper – $120.13 vs $376.22
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 60 vs 120 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 9900X
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Core i3-13100 vs Ryzen 9 9900X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
225
90%
Min 1% FPS
154
91%
Price, $
$120.13
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.53/FPS
100%
Ryzen 9 9900X
Aug 15th, 2024
Average FPS
249
100%
Min 1% FPS
170
100%
Price, $
$376.22
31%
Value, $/FPS
$1.51/FPS
35%
Core i3-13100 vs Ryzen 9 9900X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-13100 vs Ryzen 9 9900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-13100 vs Ryzen 9 9900X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
12 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
80%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Ryzen 9 9900X
Aug 15th, 2024
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-13100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Aug 15th, 2024 |
$134.00 | MSRP | $499.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Raptor Lake-S | Codename | Granite Ridge |
60 W | Power Consumption | 120 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 8 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.6 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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