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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 3 3100 vs Ryzen 3 4100

The Ryzen 3 3100 is same performance as the Ryzen 3 4100 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $93.00 more expensive!

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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.

Scorehelp

Ryzen 3 4100 ranks 1 points higher.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 3 3100 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 3 4100 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 3 4100 boosts 3% higher.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 3 4100 is $93.00 cheaper.

AM4
Sockethelp
AM4
Matisse
Codenamehelp
Renoir
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 3 3100 or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 3 3100 or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 3 3100 and Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 3 3100 scores 30/100, 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 Ryzen 3 3100 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 Ryzen 3 3100 or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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