Ryzen 7 2700E vs Core i3-13100F
Ryzen 7 2700E
Core i3-13100F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 2700E
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-13100F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 2700E | Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($329) | ✅ More affordable ($119) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 2700E | Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+176%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($329) | ✅ More affordable ($119) |
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 7 2700E and Core i3-13100F
Ryzen 7 2700E
The Ryzen 7 2700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 14,657 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-13100F
The Core i3-13100F 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): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 14,649 points. Launch price was $109.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 2700E packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i3-13100F offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 7 2700E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700E versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-13100F — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-13100F (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 2700E uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i3-13100F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 2700E scores 14,657 against the Core i3-13100F's 14,649 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 2700E. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700E vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100F.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 2700E | Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.5 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 12 nm | Intel 7 nm-42% |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 14,657 | 14,649 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,272 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,577 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 2700E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-13100F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 2700E | Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 2700E) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-13100F).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 2700E | Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 2700E launched at $329 MSRP, while the Core i3-13100F debuted at $109. At current prices ($329 vs $119), the Core i3-13100F is $210 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 2700E delivers 44.6 pts/$ vs 123.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-13100F — making the Core i3-13100F the 93.7% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 2700E | Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | $109-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $329 | $119-64% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.6 | 123.1+176% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2023 |
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