AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
29.7Single-core64.2
28.7Multi-core46.1
40.5Gamingspec-based47.4
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310012 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins this desktop processor face-off, 51.8 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+35) and multi-core (+17). 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
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $229
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
- Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 29
- 200% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 2 MB
- 140% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 13,898 vs 5,800
- 113% higher PassMark: 25,191 vs 11,800
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm+43% |
| 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 8600G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.3 GHz+19% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5 GHz+28% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 6 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,800 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Bottom 19% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Bottom 16% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140Bottom 22% | 1,790+57%Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Bottom 18% | 13,898+140%Bottom 51% |
| PassMark | 11,800Bottom 18% | 25,191+113%Bottom 48% |
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