CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 3 3100

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 89.5%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 159.6% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has the highest core count with 6 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

338th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs113th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 3 3100

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2020

Market Position

1097th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs942nd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs356th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

3100

2,420

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

3100

11,596

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 3 3100

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

AMD Ryzen 3 3100

3100

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-Core Processor

3100

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

3.6 GHz

3100

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

3.9 GHz

3100

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

4 Threads: 8

3100

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

AM4

3100

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

65 W

3100

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

9600X

L1 Instruction Cache: 4 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 4 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 4 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 16 MB

3100

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and AMD Ryzen 3 3100 compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 drawing more power under load (65W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.