AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel Core i9-9900K
29.7Single-core40.4
28.7Multi-core41.2
40.5Gaming47.4
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310010 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-9900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.5 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+13) and Single-core (+11). 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
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- Stronger Single-core score: 40 vs 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 41 vs 29
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 41
- 114% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,400 vs 5,800
- 105% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,800 vs 4,300
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 119 W+35% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5 GHz+28% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Top 77% | 1,720+32%Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 83% | 8,800+105%Top 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140Top 76% | 1,280+12%Top 62% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Top 80% | 12,400+114%Top 45% |
| PassMark | 11,800Top 75% | 18,600+58%Top 53% |
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