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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-550 vs Ryzen 3 4100

The Core i3-550 is much slower than the Ryzen 3 4100 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $40.08 more expensive!

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$129.94View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 39% more expensive – $129.94 vs $89.86

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$89.86View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 118% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 12 years newer
Up to 39% cheaper – $89.86 vs $129.94
Up to 204% 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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League of Legends2009

Core i3-550

120FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

233FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-550

169FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

196FPS

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds2017

Core i3-550

377FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

367FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-550

185FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

207FPS

Valorant2020

538FPS

605FPS

360FPS

555FPS

World of Tanks2010

Core i3-550

408FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

408FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-550

Ryzen 3 4100

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-550

Ryzen 3 4100

30%

Ryzen 3 4100 ranks 28 points higher.

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Core i3-550

Ryzen 3 4100

Ryzen 3 4100 has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-550

Ryzen 3 4100

Ryzen 3 4100 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-550

4 MB

Ryzen 3 4100

8 MB

Ryzen 3 4100 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-550

3.2 GHz

Ryzen 3 4100

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 3 4100 has a 19% higher base clock.

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Core i3-550

Ryzen 3 4100

4 GHz

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Core i3-550

73W

Ryzen 3 4100

65W

Ryzen 3 4100 draws 8W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-550

$129.94

Ryzen 3 4100

$89.86

Ryzen 3 4100 is $40.08 cheaper.

Core i3-550Ryzen 3 4100

LGA1156

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AM4

Clarkdale

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Renoir

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD

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No Integrated Graphics

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-550 or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

The Ryzen 3 4100. It's 1400% faster than the Core i3-550 on average across 100+ games, scoring 30/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 3 4100 than Core i3-550?expand_more

1400% 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 i3-550 or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

The Ryzen 3 4100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 3 4100 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 30/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-550 and Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-550 scores 2/100, Ryzen 3 4100 scores 30/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-550 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 i3-550 or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

The Ryzen 3 4100 is the stronger pick at 30/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.