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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-6300 vs Core i3-13100

The FX-6300 is much slower than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $104.34 cheaper!

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$40.65View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 2% cheaper – $40.65 vs $144.99

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$144.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 195% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 4 months newer
Up to 191% better value for money
Up to 2% more expensive – $144.99 vs $40.65

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

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Dota 22013

FX-6300

169FPS

Core i3-13100

241FPS

League of Legends2009

FX-6300

122FPS

Core i3-13100

319FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

FX-6300

208FPS

Core i3-13100

242FPS

Overwatch 22023

525FPS

545FPS

363FPS

656FPS

Apex Legends2019

FX-6300

379FPS

Core i3-13100

375FPS

Valorant2020

FX-6300

539FPS

Core i3-13100

690FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

FX-6300

185FPS

Core i3-13100

217FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

FX-6300

Core i3-13100

50%

Core i3-13100 ranks 47 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-6300

Core i3-13100

FX-6300 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

FX-6300

Core i3-13100

Core i3-13100 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-6300

8 MB

Core i3-13100

12 MB

Core i3-13100 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-6300

3.5 GHz

Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

FX-6300 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

FX-6300

4.1 GHz

Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

Core i3-13100 boosts 10% higher.

TDPhelp

FX-6300

95W

Core i3-13100

60W

Core i3-13100 draws 35W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-6300

$40.65

Core i3-13100

$144.99

FX-6300 is $104.34 cheaper.

FX-6300Core i3-13100

AM3+

Sockethelp

LGA1700

Vishera

Codenamehelp

Raptor Lake-S

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 730

1866 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-6300 or Core i3-13100?expand_more

The Core i3-13100. It's 1567% faster than the FX-6300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-13100 than FX-6300?expand_more

1567% 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, FX-6300 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 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 FX-6300 and Core i3-13100?expand_more

Performance: FX-6300 scores 3/100, Core i3-13100 scores 50/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the FX-6300 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 FX-6300 or Core i3-13100?expand_more

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