Core i3-13100F vs Ryzen 5 5625U
Core i3-13100F
Ryzen 5 5625U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 i3-13100F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5625U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-13100F | Ryzen 5 5625U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($119) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-13100F | Ryzen 5 5625U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($119) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i3-13100F and Ryzen 5 5625U
Core i3-13100F
The Core i3-13100F 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): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 14,649 points. Launch price was $109.
Ryzen 5 5625U
The Ryzen 5 5625U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,717 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-13100F packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5625U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5625U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-13100F versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5625U — a 4.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-13100F (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i3-13100F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5625U uses Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-13100F scores 14,649 against the Ryzen 5 5625U's 14,717 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 5625U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100F vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5625U.
| Feature | Core i3-13100F | Ryzen 5 5625U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+5% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+48% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 14,649 | 14,717 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,272 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,577 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-13100F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5625U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-13100F | Ryzen 5 5625U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-13100F) / not specified (Ryzen 5 5625U).
| Feature | Core i3-13100F | Ryzen 5 5625U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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