AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
29.7Single-core50.3
28.7Multi-core47.7
40.5Gaming61.6
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310012 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 52 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+21) and Single-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
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $299
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 50 vs 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 29
- Stronger gaming score: 62 vs 41
- 151% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,800 vs 4,300
- 141% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 14,000 vs 5,800
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.6 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Top 77% | 2,000+54%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 83% | 10,800+151%Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140Top 76% | 1,500+32%Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Top 80% | 14,000+141%Top 41% |
| PassMark | 11,800Top 75% | 26,700+126%Top 35% |
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