CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 3 4100

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 81.9%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 172.8% 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 4100

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2022

Market Position

1129th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs831st fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs365th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

4100

2,522

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

4100

11,035

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 3 4100

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

AMD Ryzen 3 4100

4100

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

AMD Ryzen 3 4100 4-Core Processor

4100

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

3.8 GHz

4100

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

4.0 GHz

4100

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

4 Threads: 8

4100

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

AM4

4100

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

65 W

4100

💾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: 4 MB

4100

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and AMD Ryzen 3 4100 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 4100 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 3 4100 drawing more power under load (65W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.