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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-13100 vs Ryzen 5 8500G

The Core i3-13100 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's $4.99 more expensive!

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$144.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 34% cheaper – $144.99 vs $140.00
Up to 19% better value for money

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$140.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 12% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year newer
Up to 34% more expensive – $140.00 vs $144.99

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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Grand Theft Auto V2013

217FPS

220FPS

656FPS

697FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-13100

319FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

360FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-13100

242FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

251FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-13100

690FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

734FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-13100

723FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

769FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-13100

241FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

266FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-13100

239FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

243FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-13100

51%

Ryzen 5 8500G

66%

Ryzen 5 8500G ranks 15 points higher.

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Core i3-13100

Ryzen 5 8500G

Ryzen 5 8500G has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-13100

Ryzen 5 8500G

Ryzen 5 8500G has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-13100

12 MB

Ryzen 5 8500G

16 MB

Ryzen 5 8500G has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G

3.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G has a 3% higher base clock.

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Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G

5 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G boosts 11% higher.

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Core i3-13100

60W

Ryzen 5 8500G

65W

Core i3-13100 draws 5W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-13100

$144.99

Ryzen 5 8500G

$140.00

Ryzen 5 8500G is $4.99 cheaper.

Core i3-13100Ryzen 5 8500G

LGA1700

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AM5

Raptor Lake-S

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Phoenix2

Desktop

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Mobile

UHD Graphics 730

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Radeon 740M

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-13100 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 29% faster than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 51/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Core i3-13100?expand_more

29% 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 i3-13100 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8500G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 8500G worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-13100 and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-13100 scores 51/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-13100 or Ryzen 5 8500G 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 i3-13100 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.