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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 2600 vs Core i3-13100

The Ryzen 5 2600 is quite a bit 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 49% more expensive – $199 vs $144.99

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Up to 67% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 9 months newer
Up to 49% cheaper – $144.99 vs $199
Up to 148% 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

Ryzen 5 2600

501FPS

Core i3-13100

657FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 5 2600

182FPS

Core i3-13100

241FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 5 2600

201FPS

Core i3-13100

217FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 5 2600

195FPS

Core i3-13100

320FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 5 2600

574FPS

Core i3-13100

691FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 5 2600

216FPS

Core i3-13100

242FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 5 2600

602FPS

Core i3-13100

723FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 5 2600

325FPS

Core i3-13100

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 5 2600

24%

Core i3-13100

52%

Core i3-13100 ranks 28 points higher.

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Ryzen 5 2600

Core i3-13100

Ryzen 5 2600 has 2 more cores.

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Ryzen 5 2600

Core i3-13100

Ryzen 5 2600 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 2600

16 MB

Core i3-13100

12 MB

Ryzen 5 2600 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 5 2600

3.4 GHz

Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

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Ryzen 5 2600

3.9 GHz

Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

Core i3-13100 boosts 15% higher.

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Ryzen 5 2600

65W

Core i3-13100

60W

Core i3-13100 draws 5W less power.

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Ryzen 5 2600

Core i3-13100

$144.99

Ryzen 5 2600Core i3-13100

AM4

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LGA1700

Zen

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Raptor Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 730

2933 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 2600 or Core i3-13100?expand_more

The Core i3-13100. It's 117% faster than the Ryzen 5 2600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 52/100 vs 24/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-13100 than Ryzen 5 2600?expand_more

117% 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, Ryzen 5 2600 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 Ryzen 5 2600 and Core i3-13100?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 5 2600 scores 24/100, 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 Ryzen 5 2600 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 Ryzen 5 2600 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.