AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
29.7Single-core80.2
28.7Multi-core64.9
40.5Gamingspec-based57.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310017 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+51) and multi-core (+36). 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
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $247
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 29
- 1200% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 2 MB
- 310% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,645 vs 4,300
- 274% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 21,677 vs 5,800
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 121 W+38% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 14+250% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 14+75% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5 GHz+28% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 26 MB+1200% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Bottom 19% | 2,963+128%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Bottom 16% | 17,645+310%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140Bottom 22% | 2,057+80%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Bottom 18% | 21,677+274%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 11,800Bottom 18% | 37,396+217%Top 31% |
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