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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 3 3100 vs Ryzen 7 5700X

The Ryzen 3 3100 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 5700X on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $36.00 cheaper!

  • Up to 202% cheaper$183.00 vs $219.00
  • Up to 122% better value for money
  • Up to 36% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years newer
  • Up to 202% more expensive$219.00 vs $183.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 5700X ranks 18 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 5700X has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 5700X has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 5700X has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 3 3100 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 5700X boosts 18% higher.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 3 3100 is $36.00 cheaper.

AM4
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AM4
Matisse
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Vermeer
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 3 3100 or Ryzen 7 5700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5700X. It's 56% faster than the Ryzen 3 3100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 32/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 5700X than Ryzen 3 3100?expand_more
56% 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, Ryzen 3 3100 or Ryzen 7 5700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 5700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 50/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 3 3100 and Ryzen 7 5700X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 3 3100 scores 32/100, Ryzen 7 5700X scores 50/100. 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 7 5700X 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 7 5700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5700X is the stronger pick at 50/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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