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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 3 3100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 3 3100 is 3393 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 6% cheaper than Ryzen 3 3100 - $85.0 vs $89.99
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 3100 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Performs up to 17% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-2600K - 131 vs 112 FPS
- Up to 9% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-2600K - $0.69 vs $0.76 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K
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Ryzen 3 3100
Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020
FPS
131
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89.99
94%
FPS and Value Winner
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
Ultra
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Ryzen 3 3100
Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600K | vs | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 24th, 2020 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen 3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Matisse |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-2600K or Ryzen 3 3100
Grand Theft Auto V, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
52 FPS
$15.38/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, N/A Storage
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$20.49/FPS
Radeon RX 550
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 240 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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33 FPS
$33.27/FPS
GeForce GT 710
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 1 TB HDD
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65 FPS
$13.38/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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60 FPS
$14.17/FPS
Radeon RX 6500 XT
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 480 GB SSD
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65 FPS
$15.64/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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58 FPS
$17.24/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 500 GB SSD
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58 FPS
$14.65/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, 500 GB SSD
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39 FPS
$26.51/FPS
Radeon RX 550
Ryzen 3 3100
8 GB, N/A Storage
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39 FPS
$30.21/FPS
GeForce GT 1030
Ryzen 3 3100
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