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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 3 3100 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-540 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 3 3100 is 3760 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 37% cheaper than Ryzen 3 3100 - $60.0 vs $94.99
- Up to 32% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Ryzen 3 3100 - $0.13 vs $0.19 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 3100 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Performs up to 9% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i3-540 - 491 vs 449 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 65 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 8 vs 4 threads
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540
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AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Ryzen 3 3100
Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-540 | vs | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 24th, 2020 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen 3 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Matisse |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 73 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-540 or Ryzen 3 3100
DOOM Eternal, 1920 x 1080, Nightmare
102 FPS
$7.84/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, N/A Storage
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73 FPS
$10.95/FPS
Radeon RX 550
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 240 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$799
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60 FPS
$18.3/FPS
GeForce GT 710
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 1 TB HDD
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$1,098
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132 FPS
$6.59/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$869.99
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119 FPS
$7.14/FPS
Radeon RX 6500 XT
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 480 GB SSD
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$849.99
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132 FPS
$7.7/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$1,016.86
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115 FPS
$8.7/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$999.99
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115 FPS
$7.39/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$849.98
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73 FPS
$14.16/FPS
Radeon RX 550
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,034
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71 FPS
$16.59/FPS
GeForce GT 1030
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$1,178
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