Core i3-13100 vs Ryzen 3 8300G

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 i3-13100

2023

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $42 less on MSRP ($134 MSRP vs $176 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 105.0 vs 80.2 PassMark/$ ($134 MSRP vs $176 MSRP).
✅Draws 60W instead of 65W, a 5W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 8300G across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,064 vs 14,113).

Ryzen 3 8300G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.5% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 80.2 vs 105.0 PassMark/$ ($176 MSRP vs $134 MSRP).

Core i3-13100

2023

Ryzen 3 8300G

2024

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $42 less on MSRP ($134 MSRP vs $176 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 105.0 vs 80.2 PassMark/$ ($134 MSRP vs $176 MSRP).
✅Draws 60W instead of 65W, a 5W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.5% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 8300G across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,064 vs 14,113).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 80.2 vs 105.0 PassMark/$ ($176 MSRP vs $134 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 8300G better than Core i3-13100?

Yes. Ryzen 3 8300G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 18.5% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.3% 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, Ryzen 3 8300G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 18.5% more average FPS across 49 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 8300G is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 8300G is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i3-13100 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 3 8300G is 31.3% more expensive on MSRP at $176 MSRP versus $134 MSRP, and it gives you a 18.5% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i3-13100 is also 30.9% better value on MSRP (105.0 vs 80.2 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible LGA1700 + DDR5 setup, Core i3-13100 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?

Ryzen 3 8300G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) 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 i3-13100 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 8300G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-13100	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	168 FPS	262 FPS
medium	144 FPS	232 FPS
high	113 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	229 FPS
medium	122 FPS	184 FPS
high	96 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	159 FPS
medium	73 FPS	129 FPS
high	57 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core i3-13100 Open Ryzen 3 8300G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-13100	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	291 FPS	347 FPS
medium	243 FPS	280 FPS
high	220 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	250 FPS	286 FPS
medium	210 FPS	238 FPS
high	196 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	176 FPS
4K
low	185 FPS	212 FPS
medium	158 FPS	183 FPS
high	133 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	124 FPS

Open Core i3-13100 Open Ryzen 3 8300G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-13100	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	352 FPS	353 FPS
medium	352 FPS	353 FPS
high	352 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	352 FPS	353 FPS
medium	352 FPS	353 FPS
high	336 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	334 FPS	353 FPS
medium	289 FPS	353 FPS
high	255 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	292 FPS

Open Core i3-13100 Open Ryzen 3 8300G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-13100	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	352 FPS	353 FPS
medium	352 FPS	353 FPS
high	352 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	352 FPS	353 FPS
medium	352 FPS	353 FPS
high	352 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	352 FPS	353 FPS
medium	352 FPS	353 FPS
high	352 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	353 FPS

Open Core i3-13100 Open Ryzen 3 8300G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-13100 and Ryzen 3 8300G

Core i3-13100

The Core i3-13100 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 14,064 points. Launch price was $134.

Ryzen 3 8300G

The Ryzen 3 8300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,113 points. Launch price was $176.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-13100 and Ryzen 3 8300G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-13100 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8300G — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 8300G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i3-13100 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 8300G uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-13100 scores 14,064 against the Ryzen 3 8300G's 14,113 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 8300G. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 8300G.

Feature	Core i3-13100	Ryzen 3 8300G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.9 GHz+9%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark	14,064	14,113

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-13100 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 8300G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-13100	Ryzen 3 8300G
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-13100 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 8300G debuted at $176. On MSRP ($134 vs $176), the Core i3-13100 is $42 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-13100 delivers 105.0 pts/$ vs 80.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 8300G — making the Core i3-13100 the 26.8% better value option.