Core i3-13100TE vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Core i3-13100TE
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Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-13100TE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-13100TE | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($137) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-13100TE | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($137) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) |
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 i3-13100TE and Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Core i3-13100TE
The Core i3-13100TE 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 11,248 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.
Processing Power
The Core i3-13100TE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i3-13100TE versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 19.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Core i3-13100TE uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-13100TE scores 11,248 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 101.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100TE vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
| Feature | Core i3-13100TE | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 5 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+83% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 96 MB (total)+700% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 5 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 11,248 | 34,293+205% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 18,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-13100TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-13100TE | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-13100TE) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Core i3-13100TE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Core i3-13100TE | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-13100TE launched at $137 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($137 vs $384), the Core i3-13100TE is $247 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-13100TE delivers 82.1 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 8.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-13100TE | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $137-69% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $137-64% | $384 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.1 | 89.3+9% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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