Core i3-13100TE vs Ryzen 3 4300GE

CPU

GPU

Core i3-13100TE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2023

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Ryzen 3 4300GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-13100TE

4 / 8

11,248

+0.1%

11,239

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

✅Better for gaming: +3.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 82.1 vs 119.6 PassMark/$ ($137 MSRP vs $94 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 4300GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 4300GE.

Ryzen 3 4300GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $43 less on MSRP ($94 MSRP vs $137 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 119.6 vs 82.1 PassMark/$ ($94 MSRP vs $137 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 6, while Core i3-13100TE needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i3-13100TE.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-13100TE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,239 vs 11,248).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i3-13100TE moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i3-13100TE

2023

Ryzen 3 4300GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Costs $43 less on MSRP ($94 MSRP vs $137 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 119.6 vs 82.1 PassMark/$ ($94 MSRP vs $137 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 6, while Core i3-13100TE needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i3-13100TE.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 82.1 vs 119.6 PassMark/$ ($137 MSRP vs $94 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 4300GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 4300GE.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-13100TE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,239 vs 11,248).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌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 4300GE?

Yes. Core i3-13100TE is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i3-13100TE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.9% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Core i3-13100TE is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i3-13100TE is 45.7% more expensive on MSRP at $137 MSRP versus $94 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 4300GE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 11,239 PassMark with 4 cores and 8 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

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 2020), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 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 4300GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-13100TE	Ryzen 3 4300GE
1080p
low	164 FPS	183 FPS
medium	145 FPS	146 FPS
high	118 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	138 FPS	156 FPS
medium	117 FPS	124 FPS
high	93 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	69 FPS
medium	57 FPS	58 FPS
high	45 FPS	45 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 4300GE
1080p
low	253 FPS	263 FPS
medium	219 FPS	224 FPS
high	201 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	152 FPS
1440p
low	226 FPS	218 FPS
medium	195 FPS	190 FPS
high	182 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	177 FPS	161 FPS
medium	154 FPS	146 FPS
high	128 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	89 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-13100TE	Ryzen 3 4300GE
1080p
low	281 FPS	281 FPS
medium	281 FPS	281 FPS
high	281 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	281 FPS
medium	281 FPS	281 FPS
high	281 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	281 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	281 FPS
medium	281 FPS	281 FPS
high	281 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	239 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-13100TE	Ryzen 3 4300GE
1080p
low	281 FPS	281 FPS
medium	281 FPS	281 FPS
high	281 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	281 FPS
medium	281 FPS	281 FPS
high	281 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	281 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	281 FPS
medium	281 FPS	281 FPS
high	281 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	281 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-13100TE and Ryzen 3 4300GE

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 4300GE

The Ryzen 3 4300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 11,239 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-13100TE and Ryzen 3 4300GE 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 4300GE — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-13100TE (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i3-13100TE uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 3 4300GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-13100TE scores 11,248 against the Ryzen 3 4300GE's 11,239 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-13100TE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100TE vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300GE.

Feature	Core i3-13100TE	Ryzen 3 4300GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+2%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+46%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+200%	4 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	11,239
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,800
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,472
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,063

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-13100TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 4300GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-13100TE	Ryzen 3 4300GE
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-13100TE) / Yes (Ryzen 3 4300GE). The Ryzen 3 4300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Core i3-13100TE requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core i3-13100TE	Ryzen 3 4300GE
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 6
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-13100TE launched at $137 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 4300GE debuted at $94. On MSRP ($137 vs $94), the Ryzen 3 4300GE is $43 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-13100TE delivers 82.1 pts/$ vs 119.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 4300GE — making the Ryzen 3 4300GE the 37.2% better value option.