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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 3 4100 vs Xeon W-1290P

The Ryzen 3 4100 is slightly slower than the Xeon W-1290P on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Is 1 year and 11 months newer
Up to 444% cheaper – $89.90 vs $539
Up to 378% better value for money

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Up to 14% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 444% more expensive – $539 vs $89.90

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Ryzen 3 4100

233FPS

Xeon W-1290P

265FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

207FPS

211FPS

556FPS

595FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 3 4100

606FPS

Xeon W-1290P

634FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 3 4100

196FPS

Xeon W-1290P

211FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 3 4100

634FPS

Xeon W-1290P

664FPS

Diablo IV2023

Ryzen 3 4100

281FPS

Xeon W-1290P

308FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 3 4100

328FPS

Xeon W-1290P

330FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Ryzen 3 4100

30%

Xeon W-1290P

43%

Xeon W-1290P ranks 13 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 3 4100

Xeon W-1290P

Xeon W-1290P has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 3 4100

Xeon W-1290P

Xeon W-1290P has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 3 4100

8 MB

Xeon W-1290P

20 MB

Xeon W-1290P has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 3 4100

3.8 GHz

Xeon W-1290P

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 3 4100 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 3 4100

4 GHz

Xeon W-1290P

5.3 GHz

Xeon W-1290P boosts 32% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 3 4100

65W

Xeon W-1290P

125W

Ryzen 3 4100 draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 3 4100

$89.90

Xeon W-1290P

Ryzen 3 4100Xeon W-1290P

AM4

Sockethelp

LGA1200

Renoir

Codenamehelp

Comet Lake

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics P630

3200 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2933 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 3 4100 or Xeon W-1290P?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290P. It's 43% faster than the Ryzen 3 4100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 43/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon W-1290P than Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more

43% 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 Xeon W-1290P?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290P is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon W-1290P 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 Xeon W-1290P?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 3 4100 scores 30/100, Xeon W-1290P 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 Xeon W-1290P 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 Xeon W-1290P?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290P is the stronger pick at 43/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.