Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i3-13100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 201E compare to the Intel Core i3-13100 in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Core 3 201E records an average benchmark score of 19056, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The Core i3-13100 scores 18380, which places it in the 72nd percentile. The Core 3 201E sits roughly 3.7% higher in average score, and its closest rival in the database is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047, a 0% delta.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock, and does it translate into single-thread performance?

A: The Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the Core i3-13100 boosts to 4.50 GHz. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 3 201E scores 1780 versus 1692 for the i3-13100, a 5.2% advantage. PassMark single-thread scores are closer: 3482 versus 3460, only a 0.6% gap.

Q: Do both CPUs support the same memory types and PCIe generation?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core 3 201E lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i3-13100 does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: What is the difference in ECC memory support?

A: The Core 3 201E supports ECC memory, while the Core i3-13100 does not. This is a notable distinction for workstation or reliability-oriented builds that require error-correcting memory.

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Core 3 201E wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Core i3-13100 wins only one: PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 11053 against 11035, a 0.2% margin.

Q: Are the integrated graphics identical between the two?

A: Yes, both processors integrate UHD Graphics 730. The socket, core count, thread count, L1 and L2 cache layout, L3 cache size, die size, process node, and launch MSRP of $134 are also identical between the two chips.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E is the dominant performer across nearly every recorded workload. Its largest win comes in PassMark physics, where it scores 1141 against 870 for the Core i3-13100, a 31.1% advantage. This is the kind of result that points to a clear edge in simulation workloads, physics calculations, or any application that stresses the CPU's ability to handle complex floating-point interactions. The PassMark multithread score reinforces this pattern: 14839 versus 13726, an 8.1% lead.

The Core 3 201E also wins decisively in data encryption, scoring 8931 versus 8049, an 11% gap. Random string sorting shows an 11.7% advantage (17783 versus 15925), and prime number finding shows a 9.6% lead (57 versus 52). These results suggest the Core 3 201E handles memory-bound sorting tasks and integer-heavy algorithms with noticeably more headroom.

In the Cinebench suite, the Core 3 201E wins every iteration. Multi-core gains are consistent at 5.2% across R15, R20, and R23, with scores of 1271 versus 1208, 5297 versus 5034, and 12613 versus 11986 respectively. Single-core Cinebench results also favor the Core 3 201E, with a 5.3% lead in R15 (179 versus 170) and 5.2% leads in R20 and R23 (747 versus 710, and 1780 versus 1692).

The Core i3-13100 has exactly one recorded victory: PassMark extended instructions, where it edges out the Core 3 201E by 0.2% (11053 versus 11035). This is a narrow margin, effectively a statistical tie, and it does not indicate a workload category where the i3-13100 is broadly superior. The i3-13100 also comes close in PassMark single-thread, trailing by only 0.6% (3460 versus 3482), but the Core 3 201E still takes the win.

For users choosing between the two, the Core 3 201E is the stronger pick for essentially every measured scenario. The i3-13100's single win is so marginal that it does not justify selection on performance grounds alone. The only reason to favor the i3-13100 would be factors outside the recorded benchmarks, such as platform availability or ecosystem familiarity.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel's 10 nm process and are manufactured by Intel. They share the same die size of 163 mm² and use the Intel Socket 1700. The core and thread counts are identical: 4 cores and 8 threads each. The cache hierarchy is also the same: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

The architectural distinction lies in the codename and generation. The Core 3 201E is based on Bartlett Lake, with the generation listed as "Core 3 (Bartlett Lake)". The Core i3-13100 is based on Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-S, with the generation "Core i3 (Raptor Lake)". The Core i3-13100 also carries the series label "Core 13th Gen", while the Core 3 201E has no series designation in the database.

Despite the different codenames, the underlying design appears closely related. Both chips use the same process node, the same die size, and the same cache layout. The Bartlett Lake part does not have a listed architecture field, while the Raptor Lake part explicitly identifies its architecture as Raptor Lake. This suggests the Core 3 201E is a newer variant within the same fundamental design family, differentiated primarily by clock speed and feature enablement rather than a radically different microarchitecture.

The most significant architectural difference is ECC memory support. The Core 3 201E supports ECC, while the Core i3-13100 does not. This is a feature-level distinction that can matter for error-tolerant computing environments. Both processors integrate UHD Graphics 730 and provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, so the platform-level capabilities are otherwise aligned.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields, though they share many core attributes. The base clock of the Core 3 201E is 3.60 GHz, compared to 3.40 GHz for the Core i3-13100. The boost clock is 4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. Both have a TDP of 60.

Memory bandwidth is listed for the Core 3 201E at 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i3-13100 has no recorded memory bandwidth value. ECC memory support differs: the Core 3 201E supports ECC, the Core i3-13100 does not. The release dates differ as well, with the Core 3 201E released on 2025-01-12 and the Core i3-13100 released on 2023-01-03.

The part numbers differ: the Core 3 201E is SRVTR, and the Core i3-13100 is SRMBU. Both are locked multipliers, both are desktop market segment parts, and both carry a launch MSRP of $134. The Core 3 201E has no series field, while the Core i3-13100 is part of the Core 13th Gen series. The architecture field is null for the Core 3 201E and "Raptor Lake" for the Core i3-13100.

Neither processor has a recorded transistor count or total L3 cache value beyond the shared 12 MB figure. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. Both use the same integrated graphics, same socket, and same PCIe configuration.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are overwhelmingly one-sided. The Core 3 201E wins 16 of 17 benchmarks, and the margins vary from a razor-thin 0.6% to a dominant 31.1%.

The largest victory for the Core 3 201E is in PassMark physics, where it scores 1141 against 870 for the Core i3-13100, a 31.1% delta. This is a substantial gap and the single biggest differentiator between the two chips. It suggests that in workloads involving physics simulation or similar floating-point-heavy calculations, the Core 3 201E provides a meaningful performance cushion.

The next largest wins are in PassMark random string sorting (17783 versus 15925, an 11.7% delta) and PassMark data encryption (8931 versus 8049, an 11% delta). Both of these are memory-and-algorithm-intensive tasks, and the Core 3 201E handles them with a clear advantage. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 9.6% lead (57 versus 52), and PassMark multithread shows an 8.1% lead (14839 versus 13726).

The Cinebench results are consistent across the board. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 1271 versus 1208, a 5.2% delta. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 179 versus 170, a 5.3% delta. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 5297 versus 5034, a 5.2% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 747 versus 710, a 5.2% delta. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 12613 versus 11986, a 5.2% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1780 versus 1692, a 5.2% delta. The consistency of the 5.2% margin across both multi-core and single-core Cinebench tests indicates a uniform clock-speed-driven advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark integer math favors the Core 3 201E by 6.2% (43894 versus 41313), and PassMark floating-point math favors it by 2.9% (33260 versus 32325). PassMark data compression shows a 1.7% lead (164160 versus 161424). PassMark single-thread is the closest race at 0.6% (3482 versus 3460), and the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry shows the same result.

The only benchmark won by the Core i3-13100 is PassMark extended instructions, with a score of 11053 against 11035, a negative 0.2% delta for the Core 3 201E. This margin is within noise and does not represent a meaningful advantage. The i3-13100's overall average score of 18380 places it near the Intel Core 7 360 (18374, 0% delta) and Intel Core 5 330 (18345, 0.2% delta), while the Core 3 201E's average of 19056 places it near the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta) and Intel Core i5-12400F (19039, 0.1% delta). The Core 3 201E thus competes in a slightly higher performance tier than the i3-13100, despite the shared core count and cache configuration.