AMD Ryzen 5 1500X vs AMD Ryzen 3 3100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X – 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 5 1500X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 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 3100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
1 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Name AMD Ryzen 3 3100
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD Ryzen 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2020
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
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Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
11648
11648
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
9105
9105

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4865
4865
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3642
3642

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2562
2562
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2167
2167

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2351
2351
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1811
1811

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1134
1134
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
910
910

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1019
1019
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
712
712

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
437
437
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
341
341