AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
29.7Single-core93
28.7Multi-core99
40.5Gaming85.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310018 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+70) and Single-core (+63). 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
- 62% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 170 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $649
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 93 vs 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 99 vs 29
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 41
- 700% higher L2 cache: 16 MB vs 2 MB
- 624% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,000 vs 5,800
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm+43% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+62% | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 230 W+161% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 32+300% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.3 GHz+19% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.7 GHz+46% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 16 MB+700% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 64 MB+300% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Top 77% | 3,400+162%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 83% | 23,000+435%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140Top 76% | 2,280+100%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Top 80% | 42,000+624%Top 2% |
| PassMark | 11,800Top 75% | 66,500+464%Top 2% |
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