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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-13100 vs Core Ultra 7 265

The Core i3-13100 is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 7 265 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $230.00 cheaper!

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$144.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 194% cheaper – $144.99 vs $374.99
Up to 159% better value for money

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$374.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 14% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years newer
Up to 194% more expensive – $374.99 vs $144.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-13100

242FPS

Core Ultra 7 265

253FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-13100

320FPS

Core Ultra 7 265

367FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-13100

217FPS

Core Ultra 7 265

221FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-13100

241FPS

Core Ultra 7 265

271FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-13100

690FPS

Core Ultra 7 265

741FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-13100

332FPS

Core Ultra 7 265

329FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-13100

723FPS

Core Ultra 7 265

776FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-13100

545FPS

Core Ultra 7 265

559FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-13100

51%

Core Ultra 7 265

60%

Core Ultra 7 265 ranks 9 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-13100

Core Ultra 7 265

Core Ultra 7 265 has 16 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-13100

Core Ultra 7 265

Core Ultra 7 265 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-13100

12 MB

Core Ultra 7 265

30 MB

Core Ultra 7 265 has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265

2.4 GHz

Core i3-13100 has a 42% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265

5.3 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265 boosts 18% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-13100

60W

Core Ultra 7 265

65W

Core i3-13100 draws 5W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-13100

$144.99

Core Ultra 7 265

$374.99

Core i3-13100 is $230.00 cheaper.

Core i3-13100Core Ultra 7 265

LGA1700

Sockethelp

LGA1851

Raptor Lake-S

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 730

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-13100 or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265. It's 18% faster than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 60/100 vs 51/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265 than Core i3-13100?expand_more

18% 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 i3-13100 or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 60/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-13100 and Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-13100 scores 51/100, Core Ultra 7 265 scores 60/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-13100 or Core Ultra 7 265 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 i3-13100 or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265 is the stronger pick at 60/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.