Core i3-13100F vs Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
Core i3-13100F
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
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 i3-13100F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-13100F | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($119) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-13100F | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($119) | ✅ 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 i3-13100F and Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
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 7 PRO 1700
The Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 14,699 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-13100F packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-13100F versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 — a 19.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-13100F (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i3-13100F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-13100F scores 14,649 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700's 14,699 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100F vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700.
| Feature | Core i3-13100F | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+22% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 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-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 14,649 | 14,699 |
| 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 7 PRO 1700 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-13100F | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| 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 7 PRO 1700).
| Feature | Core i3-13100F | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-13100F launched at $109 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 debuted at $329. At current prices ($119 vs $60), the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 is $59 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-13100F delivers 123.1 pts/$ vs 245.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 the 66.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-13100F | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109-67% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $119 | $60-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 123.1 | 245.0+99% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2017 |
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