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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 3 4100 vs Ryzen 5 5600U

The Ryzen 3 4100 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 5600U on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 11% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Ryzen 3 4100

231FPS

Ryzen 5 5600U

256FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 3 4100

523FPS

Ryzen 5 5600U

528FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 3 4100

206FPS

Ryzen 5 5600U

210FPS

Fortnite2017

328FPS

330FPS

553FPS

584FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 3 4100

603FPS

Ryzen 5 5600U

626FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 3 4100

632FPS

Ryzen 5 5600U

656FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 3 4100

195FPS

Ryzen 5 5600U

206FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Ryzen 3 4100

31%

Ryzen 5 5600U

43%

Ryzen 5 5600U ranks 12 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 3 4100

Ryzen 5 5600U

Ryzen 5 5600U has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 3 4100

Ryzen 5 5600U

Ryzen 5 5600U has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 3 4100

8 MB

Ryzen 5 5600U

16 MB

Ryzen 5 5600U has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 3 4100

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 5 5600U

2.3 GHz

Ryzen 3 4100 has a 65% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 3 4100

4 GHz

Ryzen 5 5600U

4.2 GHz

Ryzen 5 5600U boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 3 4100

65W

Ryzen 5 5600U

15W

Ryzen 5 5600U draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 3 4100

$99.00

Ryzen 5 5600U

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AM4

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FP6

Renoir

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Cezanne-U

Desktop

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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Radeon Vega 7

3200 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 3 4100 or Ryzen 5 5600U?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5600U. It's 39% faster than the Ryzen 3 4100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 43/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5600U than Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

39% 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 4100 or Ryzen 5 5600U?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5600U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 5600U worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 43/100 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 4100 and Ryzen 5 5600U?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 3 4100 scores 31/100, Ryzen 5 5600U scores 43/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 3 4100 or Ryzen 5 5600U 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 4100 or Ryzen 5 5600U?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5600U is the stronger pick at 43/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.