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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 7 265KF vs Core i3-13100

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is quite a bit faster than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $132.00 more expensive!

  • Up to 29% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 10 months newer
  • Up to 183% more expensive$276.99 vs $144.99
  • Up to 183% cheaper$144.99 vs $276.99
  • Up to 119% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 7 265KF ranks 19 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 16 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF has a 15% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF boosts 22% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-13100 draws 65W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-13100 is $132.00 cheaper.

LGA1851
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LGA1700
Arrow Lake-S
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Raptor Lake-S
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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UHD Graphics 730
6400 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 7 265KF or Core i3-13100?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265KF. It's 36% faster than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 53/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265KF than Core i3-13100?expand_more
36% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 7 265KF or Core i3-13100?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 7 265KF and Core i3-13100?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 72/100, Core i3-13100 scores 53/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 7 265KF or Core i3-13100 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core Ultra 7 265KF or Core i3-13100?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265KF is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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