Ryzen 3 8300G vs Core i3-13100
Ryzen 3 8300G
Core i3-13100
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 8300G
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-13100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 8300G | Core i3-13100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($176) | ✅ More affordable ($128) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 8300G | Core i3-13100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+37%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($176) | ✅ More affordable ($128) |
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 Ryzen 3 8300G and Core i3-13100
Ryzen 3 8300G
The Ryzen 3 8300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,113 points. Launch price was $176.
Core i3-13100
The Core i3-13100 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): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 14,064 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 8300G and Core i3-13100 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8300G versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-13100 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 8300G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 8300G uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i3-13100 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 8300G scores 14,113 against the Core i3-13100's 14,064 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 8300G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 8300G vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 8300G | Core i3-13100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+9% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix2 (2024) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 14,113 | 14,064 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 8300G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i3-13100 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 8300G | Core i3-13100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 8300G launched at $176 MSRP, while the Core i3-13100 debuted at $134. At current prices ($176 vs $128), the Core i3-13100 is $48 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 8300G delivers 80.2 pts/$ vs 109.9 pts/$ for the Core i3-13100 — making the Core i3-13100 the 31.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 8300G | Core i3-13100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $176 | $134-24% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $176 | $128-27% |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.2 | 109.9+37% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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