The Core i3-2100 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-13700K, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $310.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 86% cheaper – $49.00 vs $359.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-13700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2100 vs Core i7-13700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-13700K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
218
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, $
$359
13%
Value, $/FPS
$1.64/FPS
18%
Core i3-2100 vs Core i7-13700K 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
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i7-13700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i7-13700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
3 MB
10%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
24%
Core i7-13700K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
$117.00 | MSRP | $409.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Raptor Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
