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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus vs Core i3-13100

The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is quite a bit faster than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $173.01 more expensive!

  • Up to 36% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 3 months newer
  • Up to 123% more expensive$318.00 vs $144.99
  • Up to 123% cheaper$144.99 vs $318.00
  • Up to 64% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 7 270K Plus ranks 25 points higher.

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Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 20 more cores.

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Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 MB more L3 cache.

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Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus boosts 22% higher.

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Core i3-13100 draws 65W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-13100 is $173.01 cheaper.

LGA1851
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LGA1700
Arrow Lake Refresh
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Raptor Lake-S
Desktop
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Desktop
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
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UHD Graphics 730
7200 MHz (DDR5)
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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 Ultra 7 270K Plus or Core i3-13100?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. It's 45% faster than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 53/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 270K Plus than Core i3-13100?expand_more
45% 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus or Core i3-13100?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core i3-13100?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 77/100, Core i3-13100 scores 53/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus or Core i3-13100?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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