AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core i3-13100F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data presents a clear pattern: the Intel Core i3-13100F dominates the majority of benchmark comparisons, winning 12 of the 17 recorded tests. The margin is often substantial. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 12458 against the AMD Ryzen 3 210's 11198, a difference of 11.3%. That same 11.3% advantage repeats in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1255 vs 1128) and R15 single-core (177 vs 159). The R20 tests tell the same story: 5232 vs 4703 in multi-core (11.2% ahead) and 738 vs 664 in single-core (11.1% ahead). The Intel chip's lead in Cinebench R23 single-core is 1758 versus 1581, again an 11.2% gap. These are remarkably consistent margins across the entire Cinebench suite.

The PassMark results show where the Intel processor truly separates itself. In floating point math, the i3-13100F scores 33510 versus 23649 for the Ryzen 3 210, a massive 41.7% advantage. Physics tests show a 28.5% lead (1055 vs 821). Prime number finding favors Intel by 24.5% (61 vs 49). Integer math is 13.5% ahead (43038 vs 37933). Even in the broader multi-threaded PassMark test, Intel leads by 8.1% (14687 vs 13585). Data compression shows a 10.5% edge (168043 vs 152017). These are not marginal differences; the Intel part is decisively faster in compute-heavy workloads.

However, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 does claim its share of wins, and the nature of those victories is informative. The largest AMD win comes in random string sorting, where it scores 19454 against Intel's 16569, a 14.8% advantage. In single-threaded PassMark, the Ryzen 3 210 scores 3724 versus 3609, a 3.1% edge. Data encryption goes to AMD by a slim 1.3% (8607 vs 8496). Extended instructions also favor AMD, but barely: 11464 vs 11407, a 0.5% difference. These wins are concentrated in specific workloads rather than spread across general computing, which suggests the AMD architecture has particular strengths in certain instruction patterns.

The average benchmark scores place the two processors close in the overall rankings. The Intel Core i3-13100F has an average benchmark score of 17653, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 sits at 17321. Both occupy the same 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals for Intel include the Intel Core i7-1255U at 17656 and the Intel Core i3-14100T at 17648, both essentially tied. The AMD Ryzen 3 210's nearest competitors include the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 17333 and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278, again very close. The data indicates these two processors land in the same performance tier overall, despite the Intel part winning more individual tests by larger margins.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark splits reveal distinct use-case profiles. The Intel Core i3-13100F is the clear choice for multi-threaded rendering and compute. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12458 versus 11198 means tasks like 3D rendering, video encoding, and CPU-based simulation will complete noticeably faster on the Intel chip. The 41.7% lead in floating point math makes it particularly well-suited for scientific computing, financial modeling, and any workload that relies heavily on floating-point operations. The 28.5% physics advantage suggests better performance in physics simulation, which matters for certain game engines and engineering applications. The 24.5% lead in prime number finding points to stronger integer arithmetic in specific algorithmic contexts.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins in a smaller but meaningful set of scenarios. Random string sorting at 14.8% faster suggests the AMD chip handles certain data-manipulation tasks with greater efficiency, possibly indicating better memory access patterns or cache behavior for that workload. The 3.1% single-thread PassMark advantage, while small, indicates the AMD part has slightly better peak single-core performance in the PassMark measurement, which could translate to snappier response in lightly threaded applications. Data encryption and extended instructions both favor AMD, though by less than 1.5%, so the practical difference is minimal. Still, for workloads that involve heavy encryption or specialized instruction sets, the Ryzen 3 210 holds a slight edge.

For general productivity, the Intel part's 8.1% lead in PassMark multi-thread and 10.5% lead in data compression makes it the stronger all-rounder. The Intel chip wins 12 of 17 tests, and its wins tend to be larger than AMD's wins. This asymmetry matters: when the Intel part loses, it loses by small margins (0.5% to 3.1% in three of its five losses), but when it wins, the margins are often double-digit percentages.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i3-13100F is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, using a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel itself. It sports 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The thermal design power is 58 W. The chip uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Its PCIe implementation is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1.25 MB per core, and L3 is 12 MB shared. The die size measures 163 mm².

The AMD Ryzen 3 210, by contrast, uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process from TSMC. It also has 4 cores and 8 threads, but the base clock is lower at 3.00 GHz while the boost clock is higher at 4.70 GHz. The thermal design power is dramatically lower at 28 W, reflecting its mobile market segment. It uses the AMD Socket FP7 and supports only DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The PCIe implementation is Gen 4 with 14 lanes. Cache sizes are smaller: 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The die size is 137 mm², and it packs 20,900 million transistors. The AMD chip also includes integrated Radeon 740M graphics, whereas the Intel part has no integrated graphics.

These architectural differences explain the benchmark results. The Intel chip's larger L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB) and higher base clock (3.40 GHz vs 3.00 GHz) contribute to its multi-core dominance. The AMD chip's higher boost clock (4.70 GHz vs 4.50 GHz) helps it win single-threaded PassMark. The smaller process node and lower TDP make the AMD part far more power-efficient, which matters for mobile deployments. The Intel part's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 offers more memory flexibility, while the AMD part's higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s) may explain its advantage in bandwidth-sensitive tasks like random string sorting.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion for most buyers. The Intel Core i3-13100F is the faster processor in the majority of workloads. It wins all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23 in both single and multi-core) with margins between 11.1% and 11.3%. It wins the compute-heavy PassMark tests by even larger margins: 41.7% in floating point math, 28.5% in physics, 24.5% in prime numbers, and 13.5% in integer math. For anyone running rendering, simulation, or general compute tasks, the Intel chip is clearly the better performer. Its launch MSRP is $109, which the database records as its launch price.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is the better choice in a narrower set of circumstances. If the workload involves random string sorting, the AMD chip is 14.8% faster. If single-threaded PassMark performance is the priority, the AMD chip holds a 3.1% edge. Its 28 W TDP makes it dramatically more power-efficient than the Intel part's 58 W TDP, which could be decisive in thermally constrained or battery-powered systems. The integrated Radeon 740M graphics also mean the AMD chip can output display without a discrete GPU, something the Intel F-series chip cannot do.

For desktop users building a mainstream system, the Intel Core i3-13100F is the safer recommendation. It wins more tests, wins by larger margins, and offers memory flexibility with DDR4 and DDR5 support. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 makes sense for mobile or compact systems where power consumption and integrated graphics matter more than raw compute throughput. Both processors sit at the 71st percentile, but the Intel part's higher average benchmark score (17653 vs 17321) confirms its overall advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100F scores 12458 versus the AMD Ryzen 3 210's 11198, giving Intel an 11.3% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 210 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins 5 of 17 head-to-head tests. The largest win is random string sorting at 19454 versus 16569, a 14.8% margin. It also wins single-threaded PassMark (3724 vs 3609, 3.1%), data encryption (8607 vs 8496, 1.3%), and extended instructions (11464 vs 11407, 0.5%).

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating point math, where the Intel Core i3-13100F scores 33510 versus 23649 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, a 41.7% difference.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores and threads?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100F supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports only DDR5.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100F has an average benchmark score of 17653, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 scores 17321. Both are at the 71st percentile among all CPUs.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core i3-13100F | AMD Ryzen 3 210 |

|-------|----------------------|-----------------|

| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 3.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 58 W | 28 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 4 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-S | Hawk Point |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 20,900 million |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 137 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon 740M |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2023-01-03 | 2025-01-05 |

| Launch MSRP | $109 | Not recorded |