AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
29.7Single-core55.8
28.7Multi-core72.6
40.5Gaming80.2
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310012 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.5 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+44) and gaming (+40). 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 $799
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 73 vs 29
- Stronger gaming score: 80 vs 41
- 391% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 28,500 vs 5,800
- 300% higher cores: 16 vs 4
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| 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 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 32+300% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz+26% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 8 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 64 MB+300% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Top 77% | 2,130+64%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 83% | 15,400+258%Top 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140Top 76% | 1,640+44%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Top 80% | 28,500+391%Top 14% |
| PassMark | 11,800Top 75% | 45,700+287%Top 13% |
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