Ryzen 5 5500 against Core i3-13100F
Core i3-13100F leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i3-13100F leads in games by 4%.
- The Ryzen 5 5500 has 9% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i3-13100F is 18% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 5500 | Core i3-13100F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 44 | 48 | 4 ptsright |
| Gaming | 47 | 49 | 2 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 24 | 22 | 2 ptsleft |
| Single-core | 60 | 71 | 11 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 55.7 | 56.5 | 1%right |
| Typical price | $79 | $85 | $6left |
| Cores | 6 | 4 | 50%left |
| Threads | 12 | 8 | 50%left |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 7%right |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 110 W | 25%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i3-13100F | 48 vs 54 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i3-13100F | 43 vs 47 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i3-13100F | 49 vs 53 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i3-13100F | 47 vs 51 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i3-13100F | 47 vs 50 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i3-13100F | 38 vs 40 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i3-13100F | 42 vs 44 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i3-13100F | 37 vs 39 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 5500 | Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 4 / 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 58 / 110 W |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $79 | $85 |