Valorant
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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 $41.03 more expensive!
Core i3-5502% Score
- Up to 39% more expensive – $129.94 vs $88.91
Ryzen 3 410030% Score
- Up to 111% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 12 years newer
- Up to 39% cheaper – $88.91 vs $129.94
- Up to 194% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
LGA1156
Sockethelp
AM4Clarkdale
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RenoirDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopIntel HD
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics1333 MHz (DDR3)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently 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.
Popular Comparisons
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