AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
29.7Single-core43.5
28.7Multi-core40.9
40.5Gamingspec-based86.9
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310010 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.2 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+14) and multi-core (+12). AMD Ryzen 3 3100 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $229
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 44 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 41 vs 29
- 500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 16 MB
- 89% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,978 vs 5,800
- 85% higher PassMark: 21,888 vs 11,800
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | — |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz+13% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 96 MB+500% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Bottom 19% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Bottom 16% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140Bottom 22% | 1,397+23%Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Bottom 18% | 10,978+89%Bottom 42% |
| PassMark | 11,800Bottom 18% | 21,888+85%Bottom 40% |
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