Core i3-13100T vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE

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

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $15 less on MSRP ($134 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 95.5 vs 84.7 PassMark/$ ($134 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE

2021

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (12,626 vs 12,798).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 84.7 vs 95.5 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $134 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i3-13100T moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i3-13100T

2023

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $15 less on MSRP ($134 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 95.5 vs 84.7 PassMark/$ ($134 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (12,626 vs 12,798).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 84.7 vs 95.5 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $134 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i3-13100T moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-13100T better than Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE?

Yes. Core i3-13100T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.4% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

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 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 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 $15 cheaper on MSRP at $134 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 12.7% better value on MSRP (95.5 vs 84.7 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

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

Core i3-13100T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. 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 3 PRO 5350GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-13100T	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
1080p
low	164 FPS	216 FPS
medium	145 FPS	178 FPS
high	116 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	184 FPS
medium	118 FPS	150 FPS
high	93 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	74 FPS
medium	59 FPS	64 FPS
high	46 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	39 FPS

Open Core i3-13100T Open Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-13100T	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
1080p
low	247 FPS	288 FPS
medium	213 FPS	247 FPS
high	195 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	250 FPS
medium	187 FPS	218 FPS
high	175 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	195 FPS
medium	147 FPS	177 FPS
high	123 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	127 FPS

Open Core i3-13100T Open Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-13100T	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
1080p
low	320 FPS	316 FPS
medium	320 FPS	316 FPS
high	320 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	316 FPS
1440p
low	320 FPS	316 FPS
medium	320 FPS	316 FPS
high	320 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	298 FPS
4K
low	320 FPS	316 FPS
medium	288 FPS	281 FPS
high	251 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	191 FPS

Open Core i3-13100T Open Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-13100T	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
1080p
low	320 FPS	316 FPS
medium	320 FPS	316 FPS
high	320 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	316 FPS
1440p
low	320 FPS	316 FPS
medium	320 FPS	316 FPS
high	320 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	316 FPS
4K
low	320 FPS	316 FPS
medium	320 FPS	316 FPS
high	320 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	316 FPS

Open Core i3-13100T Open Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-13100T and Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE

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 3 PRO 5350GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 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 3.6 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 12,626 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-13100T and Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-13100T versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i3-13100T uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-13100T scores 12,798 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE's 12,626 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i3-13100T. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100T vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE.

Feature	Core i3-13100T	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+44%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	12,798+1%	12,626

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-13100T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-13100T	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
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 3 PRO 5350GE debuted at $149. On MSRP ($134 vs $149), the Core i3-13100T is $15 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-13100T delivers 95.5 pts/$ vs 84.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE — making the Core i3-13100T the 11.9% better value option.