Core i3-13100TE vs Ryzen 3 4100

CPU

GPU

Core i3-13100TE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2023

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Ryzen 3 4100

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4 GHz2022

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-13100TE

4 / 8

11,248

+1.7%

11,062

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Ryzen 9 7900

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-13100TE

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.7% higher PassMark.
✅+49.9% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 4100 across 31 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 82.1 vs 111.7 PassMark/$ ($137 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Ryzen 3 4100

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.3% higher average FPS across 31 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $38 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $137 MSRP).
✅Delivers 36.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.7 vs 82.1 PassMark/$ ($99 MSRP vs $137 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (11,062 vs 11,248).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i3-13100TE moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i3-13100TE

2023

Ryzen 3 4100

2022

Why buy it

✅+1.7% higher PassMark.
✅+49.9% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.3% higher average FPS across 31 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $38 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $137 MSRP).
✅Delivers 36.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.7 vs 82.1 PassMark/$ ($99 MSRP vs $137 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 4100 across 31 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 82.1 vs 111.7 PassMark/$ ($137 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (11,062 vs 11,248).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i3-13100TE moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-13100TE better than Ryzen 3 4100?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 3 4100 is ahead with a 11.3% average FPS lead across 31 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-13100TE pulls ahead with 1.7% better PassMark. Core i3-13100TE also has the bigger cache pool with 49.9% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-13100TE is the better fit. You are getting 1.7% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 49.9% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-13100TE is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 4100 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i3-13100TE is 38.4% more expensive on MSRP at $137 MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and it gives you 1.7% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 3 4100 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 11.3% average FPS lead across 31 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 4100 is also 36.1% better value on MSRP (111.7 vs 82.1 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 3 4100 can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-13100TE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 49.9% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-13100TE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 4100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-13100TE	Ryzen 3 4100
1080p
low	164 FPS	182 FPS
medium	145 FPS	145 FPS
high	118 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	138 FPS	155 FPS
medium	117 FPS	122 FPS
high	93 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	69 FPS
medium	57 FPS	58 FPS
high	45 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-13100TE	Ryzen 3 4100
1080p
low	253 FPS	277 FPS
medium	219 FPS	235 FPS
high	201 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	157 FPS
1440p
low	226 FPS	235 FPS
medium	195 FPS	203 FPS
high	182 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	177 FPS	181 FPS
medium	154 FPS	164 FPS
high	128 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	100 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-13100TE	Ryzen 3 4100
1080p
low	281 FPS	277 FPS
medium	281 FPS	277 FPS
high	281 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	277 FPS
medium	281 FPS	277 FPS
high	281 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	277 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	277 FPS
medium	281 FPS	277 FPS
high	281 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	247 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-13100TE	Ryzen 3 4100
1080p
low	281 FPS	277 FPS
medium	281 FPS	277 FPS
high	281 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	277 FPS
medium	281 FPS	277 FPS
high	281 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	277 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	277 FPS
medium	281 FPS	277 FPS
high	281 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	277 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-13100TE and Ryzen 3 4100

Core i3-13100TE

The Core i3-13100TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 11,248 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 4100

The Ryzen 3 4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8.00391 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 11,062 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-13100TE and Ryzen 3 4100 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i3-13100TE versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4100 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-13100TE (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i3-13100TE uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 3 4100 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-13100TE scores 11,248 against the Ryzen 3 4100's 11,062 — a 1.7% lead for the Core i3-13100TE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100TE vs 8.00391 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4100.

Feature	Core i3-13100TE	Ryzen 3 4100
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+2%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.8 GHz+58%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8.00391 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	11,248+2%	11,062

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-13100TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 4100 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-13100TE	Ryzen 3 4100
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-13100TE launched at $137 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 4100 debuted at $99. On MSRP ($137 vs $99), the Ryzen 3 4100 is $38 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-13100TE delivers 82.1 pts/$ vs 111.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 4100 — making the Ryzen 3 4100 the 30.6% better value option.