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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-3930K vs Core i3-13100

The Core i7-3930K is much slower than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 335% more expensive – $583 vs $144.99

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Up to 163% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 years and 4 months newer
Up to 335% cheaper – $144.99 vs $583
Up to 1045% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i7-3930K

390FPS

Core i3-13100

657FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-3930K

170FPS

Core i3-13100

241FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-3930K

188FPS

Core i3-13100

217FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-3930K

134FPS

Core i3-13100

320FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-3930K

541FPS

Core i3-13100

691FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-3930K

209FPS

Core i3-13100

242FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-3930K

574FPS

Core i3-13100

723FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-3930K

326FPS

Core i3-13100

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-3930K

Core i3-13100

52%

Core i3-13100 ranks 43 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-3930K

Core i3-13100

Core i7-3930K has 2 more cores.

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Core i7-3930K

Core i3-13100

Core i7-3930K has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-3930K

12 MB

Core i3-13100

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz

Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

Core i3-13100 has a 6% higher base clock.

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Core i7-3930K

3.8 GHz

Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

Core i3-13100 boosts 18% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-3930K

130W

Core i3-13100

60W

Core i3-13100 draws 70W less power.

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Core i7-3930K

Core i3-13100

$144.99

Core i7-3930KCore i3-13100

LGA2011

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LGA1700

Sandy Bridge-E

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Raptor Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 730

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-3930K or Core i3-13100?expand_more

The Core i3-13100. It's 478% faster than the Core i7-3930K on average across 100+ games, scoring 52/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-13100 than Core i7-3930K?expand_more

478% 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 i7-3930K or Core i3-13100?expand_more

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

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

It scores 52/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-3930K and Core i3-13100?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-3930K scores 9/100, Core i3-13100 scores 52/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-3930K or Core i3-13100 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 i7-3930K or Core i3-13100?expand_more

The Core i3-13100 is the stronger pick at 52/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.