AMD Ryzen 3 4100 vs AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 4100 or AMD Ryzen 3 4100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 4100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
3 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen 3 4100 Name AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
AMD Ryzen 3 Family AMD Ryzen 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 4000G Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 4100 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
8 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4.3 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
4x Zen 2 Cores 4x
Yes Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
45 W TDP down None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
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7 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
2.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
4.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
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Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Renoir (Zen 2) Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
Q2/2022 Release date Q2/2020
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11