AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel Core i5-9400F
29.7Single-core30.1
28.7Multi-core27.9
40.5Gaming27.8
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 31006 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 wins this desktop processor face-off, 31.9 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+13) and Multi-core (+1). Intel Core i5-9400F 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
- Stronger gaming score: 41 vs 28
- 78% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 9 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 33% higher threads: 8 vs 6
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $157
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9400F
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8+33% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+24% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.1 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+33% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+78% | 9 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Top 77% | 1,400+8%Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 83% | 4,500+5%Top 82% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140+6%Top 76% | 1,080Top 83% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Top 80% | 5,900+2%Top 79% |
| PassMark | 11,800+27%Top 75% | 9,300Top 79% |
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