Best Gaming Value
Intel Core i3-10305 currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.
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Head-to-head used CPU value
Intel Core i3-10305 vs Intel Core i3-13100
Intel Core i3-10305 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.
Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i3-13100 is 93.5% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i3-13100 is 48.1% lower
Which CPU Should You Buy?
Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.
Productivity And Core Workloads
Intel Core i3-13100 is about 48.9% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.
Platform And Upgrade Cost
Socket data is incomplete for this pair. Intel Core i3-10305 has a 45 W lower tracked TDP.
Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison
Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.
| Metric | Intel Core i3-10305 | Intel Core i3-13100 |
|---|---|---|
| Current used price | $54 | $104.5 |
| Current new price | $141.7 | $337.99 |
| Relative gaming performance | 54 | 54 |
| Gaming performance per dollar | 1.003 | 0.52 |
| Cinebench R23 multi | 5,789 | 8,622 |
| Cinebench R23 single | 1,683 | 1,706 |
| Cores / threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Socket | - | - |
| TDP | 65 W | 110 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Qualified sales | 15 | 5 |
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Intel Core i3-10305
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