The Core i3-8100 is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 4100 and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $8.42 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-8100
- Up to 12% cheaper – $64.78 vs $73.20
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 4100
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-8100 vs Ryzen 3 4100
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
198
97%
Min 1% FPS
136
97%
Price, $
$64.78
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.32/FPS
100%
Ryzen 3 4100
Apr 4th, 2022
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$73.2
88%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
91%
Core i3-8100 vs Ryzen 3 4100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
1920x1080
187
Average FPS
218
Average FPS
Highest
1920x1080
579
Average FPS
582
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
663
Average FPS
688
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
211
Average FPS
217
Average FPS
Best Looking
1920x1080
249
Average FPS
259
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8100 vs Ryzen 3 4100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8100 vs Ryzen 3 4100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Ryzen 3 4100
Apr 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-8100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 4100 |
---|---|---|
General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
$117.00 | MSRP | $99.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Renoir |
65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
No | Overclockable | Yes |