AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel Core i9-10850K
29.7Single-core40.7
28.7Multi-core47
40.5Gaming54
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310012 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10850K wins this desktop processor face-off, 46.8 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+18) and gaming (+14). 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
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- Stronger Single-core score: 41 vs 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger gaming score: 54 vs 41
- 184% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 88 W
- 171% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,700 vs 5,800
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 250 W+184% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 20+150% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+33% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Top 77% | 1,700+31%Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 83% | 10,100+135%Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140Top 76% | 1,310+15%Top 57% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Top 80% | 15,700+171%Top 34% |
| PassMark | 11,800Top 75% | 22,700+92%Top 42% |
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