AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel Core i7-5930K
29.7Single-core20.9
28.7Multi-core30.8
40.5Gaming37.7
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 31008 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 wins this desktop processor face-off, 31.9 to 29.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+9) and gaming (+3). Intel Core i7-5930K 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 Single-core score: 30 vs 21
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 68% lower process: 7 nm vs 22 nm
- 54% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 140 W
- 33% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 2 MB
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 67% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 24
- 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 i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 7 nm+68% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+54% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+33% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+7% | 15 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 40+67% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300+24%Top 77% | 1,050Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 83% | 5,050+17%Top 75% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140+24%Top 76% | 920Top 93% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Top 80% | 6,800+17%Top 73% |
| PassMark | 11,800Top 75% | 13,300+13%Top 70% |
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