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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 3 4100

The Core i5-14600K 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 68% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 7 months newer
Up to 222% more expensive – $319 vs $89.80

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$89.80View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 222% cheaper – $89.80 vs $319
Up to 92% 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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Quality

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Minecraft2011

809FPS

633FPS

730FPS

554FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-14600K

223FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

207FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-14600K

395FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

232FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-14600K

325FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

328FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-14600K

772FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

604FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-14600K

290FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

196FPS

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege2015

Core i5-14600K

722FPS

Ryzen 3 4100

573FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-14600K

66%

Ryzen 3 4100

31%

Core i5-14600K ranks 35 points higher.

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Core i5-14600K

Ryzen 3 4100

Core i5-14600K has 10 more cores.

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Core i5-14600K

Ryzen 3 4100

Core i5-14600K has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-14600K

24 MB

Ryzen 3 4100

8 MB

Core i5-14600K has 16 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-14600K

3.5 GHz

Ryzen 3 4100

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 3 4100 has a 9% higher base clock.

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Core i5-14600K

5.3 GHz

Ryzen 3 4100

4 GHz

Core i5-14600K boosts 32% higher.

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Core i5-14600K

125W

Ryzen 3 4100

65W

Ryzen 3 4100 draws 60W less power.

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Core i5-14600K

Ryzen 3 4100

$89.80

Core i5-14600KRyzen 3 4100

LGA1700

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AM4

Raptor Lake-R

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Renoir

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14600K or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

The Core i5-14600K. It's 113% faster than the Ryzen 3 4100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14600K than Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

113% 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 i5-14600K or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

The Core i5-14600K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-14600K 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 i5-14600K and Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-14600K scores 66/100, Ryzen 3 4100 scores 31/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-14600K 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 i5-14600K or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

The Core i5-14600K is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.