Core i3-13100T vs Ryzen AI 5 330

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 i3-13100T

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Costs $216 less on MSRP ($134 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 161.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 95.5 vs 36.6 PassMark/$ ($134 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.

Ryzen AI 5 330

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-13100T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (12,794 vs 12,798).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 36.6 vs 95.5 PassMark/$ ($350 MSRP vs $134 MSRP).

Core i3-13100T

2023

Ryzen AI 5 330

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Costs $216 less on MSRP ($134 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 161.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 95.5 vs 36.6 PassMark/$ ($134 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-13100T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (12,794 vs 12,798).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 36.6 vs 95.5 PassMark/$ ($350 MSRP vs $134 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-13100T better than Ryzen AI 5 330?

Yes. Core i3-13100T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 8.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i3-13100T is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.3% 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 i3-13100T is the better fit. You are getting 0% 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 i3-13100T is the smarter buy today. Core i3-13100T is $216 cheaper on MSRP at $134 MSRP versus $350 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 161.3% better value on MSRP (95.5 vs 36.6 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen AI 5 330 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). 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 i3-13100T Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 5 330 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-13100T	Ryzen AI 5 330
1080p
low	164 FPS	169 FPS
medium	145 FPS	136 FPS
high	116 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	142 FPS
medium	118 FPS	113 FPS
high	93 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	79 FPS
medium	59 FPS	67 FPS
high	46 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	42 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-13100T	Ryzen AI 5 330
1080p
low	247 FPS	168 FPS
medium	213 FPS	142 FPS
high	195 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	142 FPS
medium	187 FPS	122 FPS
high	175 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	101 FPS
medium	147 FPS	90 FPS
high	123 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-13100T	Ryzen AI 5 330
1080p
low	320 FPS	320 FPS
medium	320 FPS	320 FPS
high	320 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	320 FPS
1440p
low	320 FPS	320 FPS
medium	320 FPS	320 FPS
high	320 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	320 FPS
4K
low	320 FPS	320 FPS
medium	288 FPS	320 FPS
high	251 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	226 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-13100T	Ryzen AI 5 330
1080p
low	320 FPS	320 FPS
medium	320 FPS	320 FPS
high	320 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	320 FPS
1440p
low	320 FPS	320 FPS
medium	320 FPS	320 FPS
high	320 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	320 FPS
4K
low	320 FPS	320 FPS
medium	320 FPS	320 FPS
high	320 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	320 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-13100T and Ryzen AI 5 330

Core i3-13100T

The Core i3-13100T 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 12,798 points. Launch price was $134.

Ryzen AI 5 330

The Ryzen AI 5 330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point 2 (2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, LPDDR5X. Passmark benchmark score: 12,794 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-13100T and Ryzen AI 5 330 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-13100T versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 330 — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 5 330 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i3-13100T uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI 5 330 uses Krackan Point 2 (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-13100T scores 12,798 against the Ryzen AI 5 330's 12,794 — a 0% lead for the Core i3-13100T. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100T vs 4 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 330.

Feature	Core i3-13100T	Ryzen AI 5 330
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.5 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+25%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+200%	4 MB
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)	Krackan Point 2 (2025)
PassMark	12,798	12,794

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-13100T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI 5 330 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-13100T	Ryzen AI 5 330
Socket	LGA1700	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-13100T launched at $134 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 5 330 debuted at $350. On MSRP ($134 vs $350), the Core i3-13100T is $216 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-13100T delivers 95.5 pts/$ vs 36.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen AI 5 330 — making the Core i3-13100T the 89.3% better value option.