The Core i9-11900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 4100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €330.34 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-11900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 3 4100 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 4100
- Up to 76% cheaper – €101.81 vs €432.15
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 3 4100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-11900K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
€432.15
23%
Value, €/FPS
€2.08/FPS
26%
Ryzen 3 4100
Apr 4th, 2022
Average FPS
188
91%
Min 1% FPS
125
92%
Price, €
€101.81
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.54/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 3 4100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 3 4100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 3 4100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-11900K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Ryzen 3 4100
Apr 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
75%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-11900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
| $539.00 | MSRP | $99.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Not Available |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
