Ryzen 7 5800X vs Core i3-13100TE
Ryzen 7 5800X
Core i3-13100TE
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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 Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-13100TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | Core i3-13100TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($137) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | Core i3-13100TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+88%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($137) |
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 5800X and Core i3-13100TE
Ryzen 7 5800X
The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 5800X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i3-13100TE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i3-13100TE — a 13.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Core i3-13100TE uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800X scores 27,712 against the Core i3-13100TE's 11,248 — a 84.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100TE.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Core i3-13100TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+15% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+58% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 27,712+146% | 11,248 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i3-13100TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Core i3-13100TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X) / not specified (Core i3-13100TE). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Core i3-13100TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 5800X launched at $449 MSRP, while the Core i3-13100TE debuted at $137. At current prices ($180 vs $137), the Core i3-13100TE is $43 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 5800X delivers 154.0 pts/$ vs 82.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-13100TE — making the Ryzen 7 5800X the 60.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Core i3-13100TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $137-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $137-24% |
| Performance per Dollar | 154.0+88% | 82.1 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2023 |
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