Core i3-13100E vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
Core i3-13100E
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-13100E
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-13100E | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-13100E | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+151%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-13100E and Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
Core i3-13100E
The Core i3-13100E 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,727 points. Launch price was $480.
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. 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: 13,787 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-13100E and Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-13100E versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-13100E (base: 3.3 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i3-13100E uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-13100E scores 13,727 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G's 13,787 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100E vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G.
| Feature | Core i3-13100E | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+5% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 13,727 | 13,787 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,001 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,025 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-13100E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-13100E | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Core i3-13100E) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G). The Core i3-13100E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i3-13100E | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-13100E launched at $150 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G debuted at $150. At current prices ($150 vs $60), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-13100E delivers 91.5 pts/$ vs 229.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G the 86.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-13100E | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $60-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.5 | 229.8+151% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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