AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600
29.7Single-core23.2
28.7Multi-core31.6
40.5Gaming40.5
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 31007 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 2600
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 scores 31.9 against 31.3 for AMD Ryzen 5 2600. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 3 3100 edges ahead in Single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Stronger Single-core score: 30 vs 23
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 42% lower process: 7 nm vs 12 nm
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 16% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,140 vs 980
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $199
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 28% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 7,400 vs 5,800
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm+42% | 12 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300+14% | 1,140 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 5,300+23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140+16% | 980 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800 | 7,400+28% |
| PassMark | 11,800 | 13,400+14% |
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