AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D
29.7Single-core62.8
28.7Multi-core55.8
40.5Gamingspec-based87.5
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310014 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 65.9 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+33) and multi-core (+27). 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
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 56 vs 29
- 500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 16 MB
- 300% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
- 239% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,583 vs 4,300
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2026 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+46% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.5 GHz+15% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 8 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 96 MB+500% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Bottom 19% | 2,523+94%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Bottom 16% | 14,583+239%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140Bottom 22% | 1,639+44%Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Bottom 18% | 16,595+186%Top 37% |
| PassMark | 11,800Bottom 18% | 32,877+179%Top 36% |
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