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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 3 3100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 3 3100 is 3393 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Performs up to 3% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-2600K - 258 vs 251 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 11% cheaper than Ryzen 3 3100 - $85.0 vs $94.99
- Up to 8% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Ryzen 3 3100 - $0.34 vs $0.37 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 3100 doesn't have integrated graphics
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Ryzen 3 3100
Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
Apr 24th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Ryzen 3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Matisse | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i7-2600K
Monster Hunter: World, 1920 x 1080, Highest
45 FPS
$17.78/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, N/A Storage
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25 FPS
$31.96/FPS
Radeon RX 550
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 240 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$799
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16 FPS
$68.62/FPS
GeForce GT 710
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 1 TB HDD
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$1,098
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66 FPS
$13.18/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$869.99
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57 FPS
$14.91/FPS
Radeon RX 6500 XT
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 480 GB SSD
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66 FPS
$15.41/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$1,016.86
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55 FPS
$18.18/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$999.99
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55 FPS
$15.45/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 500 GB SSD
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25 FPS
$41.36/FPS
Radeon RX 550
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,034
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24 FPS
$49.08/FPS
GeForce GT 1030
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$1,178
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