AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF vs AMD Ryzen 3 4100

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF – 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 1600 AF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 4000G
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD Ryzen 3
2 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF Name AMD Ryzen 3 4100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
6 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
6x Cores 4x Zen 2
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
12 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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.
None TDP down 45 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is manufactured using a 12 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 4100 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
16.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
210 $ Release price 99 $
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AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
12 nm Technology 7 nm
Q4/2019 Release date Q2/2022
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet