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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 226V vs Core i3-13100

The Core Ultra 5 226V is slightly faster than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 9 months newer

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Available for $269.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 226V

219FPS

Core i3-13100

217FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 5 226V

331FPS

Core i3-13100

332FPS

League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 5 226V

341FPS

Core i3-13100

320FPS

Elden Ring2022

168FPS

165FPS

678FPS

656FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core Ultra 5 226V

247FPS

Core i3-13100

242FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 5 226V

747FPS

Core i3-13100

723FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 226V

713FPS

Core i3-13100

690FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 226V

62%

Core i3-13100

50%

Core Ultra 5 226V ranks 12 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 226V

Core i3-13100

Core Ultra 5 226V has 4 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

8 MB

12 MB

Core i3-13100 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 226V

2.1 GHz

Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

Core i3-13100 has a 62% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 226V

4.5 GHz

Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

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Core Ultra 5 226V

17W

Core i3-13100

60W

Core Ultra 5 226V draws 43W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 226V

Core i3-13100

$269.99

Core Ultra 5 226VCore i3-13100

Intel BGA 2833

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LGA1700

Lunar Lake

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Raptor Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Arc 130V

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 730

unknown Depends on motherboard

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 226V or Core i3-13100?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 226V. It's 24% faster than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 62/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 226V than Core i3-13100?expand_more

24% 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 5 226V or Core i3-13100?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 226V is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 226V worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 62/100 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 5 226V and Core i3-13100?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 226V scores 62/100, Core i3-13100 scores 50/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core Ultra 5 226V 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 5 226V or Core i3-13100?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 226V is the stronger pick at 62/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.