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Core i3-2130 vs Core i5-13600K

Core i3-2130 vs Core i5-13600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-2130

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2130 Dual-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32130

Buy for $135.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1420 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $230 on Amazon

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Updated 1420 minutes ago

Core i3-2130

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2130 Dual-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32130

Buy for $135.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1420 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $230 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1420 minutes ago

Prices and Stock

Intel Core i3-2130 Dual-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32130

Prices and Stock
MSRP $319

Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2130 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2130 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 4041 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2130.

Advantages of Core i3-2130

Up to 41% cheaper than Core i5-13600K - $135.87 vs $230.00
Up to 12% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i5-13600K - $1.26 vs $1.44 per FPS
Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-13600K - 65 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i5-13600K

Performs up to 48% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-2130 - 160 vs 108 FPS
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2130 - 20 vs 4 threads

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Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

FPS

108

68%

Value, $/FPS

$1.26/FPS

100%

Price, $

$135.87

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-2130 Dual-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32130

Buy for $135.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1420 minutes ago

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

FPS

160

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.44/FPS

88%

Price, $

$230

59%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $230 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1420 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

243

FPS

542

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

213

FPS

243

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

689

FPS

939

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

59

FPS

341

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

108

FPS

160

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Single-Core

513

19%

Multi-Core

1045

7%

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Single-Core

2665

100%

Multi-Core

14848

100%

Core i3-2130	vs	Core i5-13600K
Sep 4th, 2011	Release Date	Sep 27th, 2022
Core i3	Collection	Core i5
Sandy Bridge	Codename	Raptor Lake
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	14
4	Threads	20
3.4 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.5 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	5.1 GHz
65 W	TDP	125 W
32 nm	Process Size	10 nm
34.0x	Multiplier	35.0x
Intel HD 2000	Integrated Graphics	UHD Graphics 770
No	Overclockable	Yes

PCs Using Core i3-2130 or Core i5-13600K

With selected game settings

Adamant Custom 14-Core Media Workstation Gaming Desktop PC Image

Adamant Custom 14-Core Media Workstation Gaming Desktop PC

139 FPS

$13.67/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070

Core i5-13600K

32 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

$1,899.99

In Stock

ADAMANT CUSTOM 14-Core Liquid Cooled Workstation Gaming Desktop PC Image

ADAMANT CUSTOM 14-Core Liquid Cooled Workstation Gaming Desktop PC

156 FPS

$16.67/FPS

Radeon RX 7900 XT

Core i5-13600K

32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 6 TB HDD

Buy on Amazon

$2,599.99

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