AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
29.7Single-core28.4
28.7Multi-core37.2
40.5Gaming43
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310010 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 36 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+9) and gaming (+3). 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
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 42% lower process: 7 nm vs 12 nm
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 37 vs 29
- 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm+42% | 12 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.3 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300+4%Top 77% | 1,255Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 83% | 6,600+53%Top 63% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140+2%Top 76% | 1,120Top 77% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Top 80% | 10,500+81%Top 54% |
| PassMark | 11,800Top 75% | 17,600+49%Top 57% |
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