AMD Ryzen 3 3100 — Benchmarks & Specs
Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 3 3100?
In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 11,521 points, per PassMark Software. Across all its cores it scores 5,423 points in Cinebench R23 multi, per CGDirector.
Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.
The Ryzen 3 3100 is a processor released in 2020 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 4 cores / 8 threads, boost clock of 3.9 GHz, 65W TDP. It launched with a $99 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 6 synthetic benchmark results, 6 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from Gamers Nexus, CGDirector, Geekbench Browser, PassMark Software; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 3 3100, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).
Gaming Performance (measured FPS)
Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.
| Game | Resolution | Settings | Relative | Avg FPS | 1% low | Test GPU | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 2019 | 1080p | — | 189 fps | — | Not recorded | Gamers Nexus 2020-05-07 | |
| The Division 2 | 1080p | Medium | 149 fps | — | Not recorded | Gamers Nexus 2020-05-07 | |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 1080p | — | 114 fps | — | Not recorded | Gamers Nexus 2020-05-07 | |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 1080p | — | 108 fps | — | Not recorded | Gamers Nexus 2020-05-07 | |
| Total War: Three Kingdoms (Battle) | 1080p | — | 104 fps | — | Not recorded | Gamers Nexus 2020-05-07 | |
| Total War: Three Kingdoms (Campaign) | 1080p | — | 92 fps | 56 fps | Not recorded | Gamers Nexus 2020-05-07 |
Synthetic Benchmarks
Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.
| Benchmark | Relative | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PassMark CPU Mark | 11,521 points | PassMark Software retrieved 2026-07-06 | |
| Cinebench R23 multi | 5,423 points | CGDirector 2024-01-09 | |
| Geekbench 6 multi | 5,033 points | Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-07-06Same result reported by CpuTronic | |
| PassMark CPU Mark single thread | 2,410 points | PassMark Software retrieved 2026-09-24 | |
| Geekbench 6 single | 1,470 points | Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-07-06Same result reported by CpuTronic | |
| Cinebench R23 single | 1,105 points | CGDirector 2024-01-09 |
Systems with the Ryzen 3 3100
Laptops and desktops that ship with the Ryzen 3 3100 — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.
Full Specifications
| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Codename | Matisse |
| Process | 7 nm |
| L3 cache | 16 MB |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Memory support | DDR4 |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz |
| Integrated graphics | No |
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