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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-8150 vs Core i3-13100

The FX-8150 is much slower than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $85.05 cheaper!

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CPU

$59.94View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 83% more expensive – $59.94 vs $144.99

CPU

$144.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 221% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 years and 5 months newer
Up to 83% cheaper – $144.99 vs $59.94
Up to 486% 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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Quality

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League of Legends2009

FX-8150

114FPS

Core i3-13100

320FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

FX-8150

183FPS

Core i3-13100

217FPS

Fortnite2017

FX-8150

331FPS

Core i3-13100

332FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

FX-8150

208FPS

Core i3-13100

242FPS

Valorant2020

538FPS

690FPS

345FPS

656FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

FX-8150

251FPS

Core i3-13100

239FPS

World of Warcraft2004

FX-8150

182FPS

Core i3-13100

231FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

FX-8150

Core i3-13100

52%

Core i3-13100 ranks 49 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-8150

Core i3-13100

FX-8150 has 4 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

8 MB

12 MB

Core i3-13100 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-8150

3.6 GHz

Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

FX-8150 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

FX-8150

4.2 GHz

Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

Core i3-13100 boosts 7% higher.

TDPhelp

FX-8150

125W

Core i3-13100

60W

Core i3-13100 draws 65W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-8150

$59.94

Core i3-13100

$144.99

FX-8150 is $85.05 cheaper.

FX-8150Core i3-13100

AM3+

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LGA1700

Zambezi

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Raptor Lake-S

Desktop

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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-8150 or Core i3-13100?expand_more

The Core i3-13100. It's 1633% faster than the FX-8150 on average across 100+ games, scoring 52/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-13100 than FX-8150?expand_more

1633% 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-8150 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 FX-8150 and Core i3-13100?expand_more

Performance: FX-8150 scores 3/100, 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 FX-8150 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-8150 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.