Ryzen 3 3100 vs Ryzen 5 1600X
The Ryzen 3 3100 is about 6% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 3 3100 is 6% faster (33 vs 31).
- Cores: Ryzen 5 1600X has 6 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Ryzen 3 3100 65 W, Ryzen 5 1600X 95 W; the Ryzen 3 3100 delivers 56% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 3 3100 is 3 years newer (2020 vs 2017).
- Platform: both use socket AM4.
Specs
| Spec | Ryzen 3 3100 | Ryzen 5 1600X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 33 | 31 |
| Brand / series | AMD Ryzen 3000 | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 95 W |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |