AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel Core i5-10400
29.7Single-core30.4
28.7Multi-core32.2
40.5Gaming36
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 31009 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 scores 31.9 against 32.6 for Intel Core i5-10400. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-10400 edges ahead in Multi-core and Single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Stronger gaming score: 41 vs 36
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 33% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 2 MB
- 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $182
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400
- Stronger Multi-core score: 32 vs 29
- 52% higher Max turbo power: 134 W vs 88 W
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 134 W+52% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+24% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.3 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+33% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300 | 1,390+7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 5,800+35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140+4% | 1,100 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800 | 8,000+38% |
| PassMark | 11,800 | 12,600+7% |
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