Ryzen 5 4680U vs Core i3-13100T
Ryzen 5 4680U
Core i3-13100T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 4680U | Core i3-13100T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($122) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 4680U | Core i3-13100T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($122) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 4680U and Core i3-13100T
Ryzen 5 4680U
The Ryzen 5 4680U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,959 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 4680U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i3-13100T offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 4680U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4680U versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-13100T — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-13100T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4680U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i3-13100T uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4680U scores 12,959 against the Core i3-13100T's 12,798 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 4680U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4680U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100T.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4680U | Core i3-13100T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 12,959+1% | 12,798 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 4680U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-13100T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4680U | Core i3-13100T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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