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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 3 4100 vs Xeon W-1290TE

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

  • Up to 75% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 11 months newer
  • Up to 458% cheaper$82.45 vs $552
  • Up to 878% better value for money
  • Up to 458% more expensive$552 vs $82.45

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 14 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon W-1290TE has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon W-1290TE has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

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

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 3 4100 has a 111% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon W-1290TE boosts 13% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon W-1290TE draws 30W less power.

AM4
Sockethelp
LGA1200
Renoir
Codenamehelp
Comet Lake
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel 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-1290TE?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 4100. It's 61% faster than the Xeon W-1290TE on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 3 4100 than Xeon W-1290TE?expand_more
61% 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-1290TE?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 4100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 3 4100 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 37/100 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-1290TE?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 3 4100 scores 37/100, Xeon W-1290TE scores 23/100. 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-1290TE 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-1290TE?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 4100 is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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