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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-13420H vs Core i3-7100T

The Core i5-13420H is much faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 70% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-13420H

639FPS

Core i3-7100T

484FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-13420H

673FPS

Core i3-7100T

566FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-13420H

303FPS

Core i3-7100T

184FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-13420H

215FPS

Core i3-7100T

199FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-13420H

541FPS

Core i3-7100T

517FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-13420H

705FPS

Core i3-7100T

594FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-13420H

332FPS

Core i3-7100T

324FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-13420H

231FPS

Core i3-7100T

179FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-13420H

53%

Core i3-7100T

19%

Core i5-13420H ranks 34 points higher.

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Core i5-13420H

Core i3-7100T

Core i5-13420H has 6 more cores.

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Core i5-13420H

Core i3-7100T

Core i5-13420H has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-13420H

12 MB

Core i3-7100T

3 MB

Core i5-13420H has 9 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-13420H

2.1 GHz

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Core i3-7100T has a 62% higher base clock.

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4.6 GHz

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45W

35W

Core i3-7100T draws 10W less power.

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Core i5-13420H

Core i3-7100T

$39.00

Core i5-13420HCore i3-7100T

Intel BGA 1744

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LGA1151

Raptor Lake-H

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Kaby Lake

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris Xe Graphics 80EU

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Intel HD 630

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-13420H or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i5-13420H. It's 179% faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 53/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-13420H than Core i3-7100T?expand_more

179% 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 i5-13420H or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i5-13420H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-13420H worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 53/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-13420H and Core i3-7100T?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-13420H scores 53/100, Core i3-7100T scores 19/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-13420H or Core i3-7100T 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 i5-13420H or Core i3-7100T?expand_more

The Core i5-13420H is the stronger pick at 53/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.