AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
29.7Single-core73.3
28.7Multi-core49.3
40.5Gamingspec-based66
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310015 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.7 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+44) and multi-core (+21). 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 $299
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
- Stronger single-core score: 73 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 29
- 200% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 2 MB
- 163% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,242 vs 5,800
- 140% higher PassMark: 28,270 vs 11,800
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz+31% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.3 GHz+36% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 6 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Bottom 19% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Bottom 16% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140Bottom 22% | 1,963+72%Top 27% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Bottom 18% | 15,242+163%Top 46% |
| PassMark | 11,800Bottom 18% | 28,270+140%Top 44% |
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