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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 5 330 vs Ryzen 3 4100

The Core 5 330 is much faster than the Ryzen 3 4100 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 51% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 1 month newer
Up to 212% more expensive – $309 vs $82.45

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Up to 212% cheaper – $82.45 vs $309
Up to 107% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core 5 330

688FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

554FPS

League of Legends2009

Core 5 330

352FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

233FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core 5 330

554FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

523FPS

Valorant2020

Core 5 330

725FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

605FPS

Rust2018

Core 5 330

339FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

299FPS

Dota 22013

Core 5 330

261FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

196FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 5 330

330FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

328FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core 5 330

Ryzen 3 4100

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core 5 330

66%

Ryzen 3 4100

37%

Core 5 330 ranks 29 points higher.

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Core 5 330

Ryzen 3 4100

Core 5 330 has 2 more cores.

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Core 5 330

Ryzen 3 4100

Ryzen 3 4100 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core 5 330

6 MB

Ryzen 3 4100

8 MB

Ryzen 3 4100 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 5 330

1.5 GHz

Ryzen 3 4100

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 3 4100 has a 153% higher base clock.

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Core 5 330

4.6 GHz

Ryzen 3 4100

4 GHz

Core 5 330 boosts 15% higher.

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Core 5 330

15W

Ryzen 3 4100

65W

Core 5 330 draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Core 5 330

Ryzen 3 4100

$82.45

Core 5 330Ryzen 3 4100

Intel BGA 1516

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AM4

Wildcat Lake

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Renoir

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe)

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No Integrated Graphics

6400 MHz (DDR5), 7467 MHz (LPDDR5X)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 5 330 or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

The Core 5 330. It's 78% faster than the Ryzen 3 4100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 37/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core 5 330 than Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

78% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 5 330 or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

The Core 5 330 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core 5 330 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 5 330 and Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

Performance: Core 5 330 scores 66/100, Ryzen 3 4100 scores 37/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core 5 330 or Ryzen 3 4100 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core 5 330 or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

The Core 5 330 is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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