CPU
GPU
Core i3-13100T
Ryzen 5 5500U
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 i3-13100T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5500U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-13100T | Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($122) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-13100T | Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($122) | ✅ 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 i3-13100T and Ryzen 5 5500U
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 5 5500U
The Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,736 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-13100T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5500U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5500U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-13100T versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500U — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-13100T (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i3-13100T uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5500U uses Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-13100T scores 12,798 against the Ryzen 5 5500U's 12,736 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-13100T. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100T vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5500U.
| Feature | Core i3-13100T | Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+5% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+19% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) |
| PassMark | 12,798 | 12,736 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 6,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-13100T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 5500U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-13100T | Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4 3200 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-13100T) / true (Ryzen 5 5500U). The Ryzen 5 5500U includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 7)), while the Core i3-13100T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5500U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i3-13100T | Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 7) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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