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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-13100F vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core i3-13100F is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 31% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 4 months newer
Available for $109

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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

216FPS

208FPS

652FPS

565FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-13100F

315FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

241FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-13100F

241FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

225FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-13100F

686FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

612FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-13100F

718FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

641FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-13100F

238FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

199FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-13100F

238FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

233FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-13100F

50%

Ryzen 5 3500X

33%

Core i3-13100F ranks 17 points higher.

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Core i3-13100F

Ryzen 5 3500X

Ryzen 5 3500X has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-13100F

Ryzen 5 3500X

Core i3-13100F has 2 more threads.

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Core i3-13100F

12 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X has 20 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-13100F

3.4 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 6% higher base clock.

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Core i3-13100F

4.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

4.1 GHz

Core i3-13100F boosts 10% higher.

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Core i3-13100F

58W

Ryzen 5 3500X

65W

Core i3-13100F draws 7W less power.

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Core i3-13100F

Ryzen 5 3500X

$100.00

Core i3-13100FRyzen 5 3500X

LGA1700

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AM4

Raptor Lake-S

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Matisse

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-13100F or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Core i3-13100F. It's 52% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-13100F than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

52% 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 i3-13100F or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Core i3-13100F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-13100F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 50/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-13100F and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-13100F scores 50/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-13100F or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 i3-13100F or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Core i3-13100F is the stronger pick at 50/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.