AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs AMD Ryzen 5 4500

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 and AMD Ryzen 5 4500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is 38% slower and 8% cheaper than AMD Ryzen 5 4500.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
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PRICE$67.48$72.85
CPU MARK1162216091
VALUE172221
SOCKETAM4AM4
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY179248
CORES4 x 3.60 GHz6 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO3.90 GHz4.10 GHz
THREADS24202593
DATEQ2/2020Q2/2022

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Is AMD Ryzen 3 3100 better than AMD Ryzen 5 4500?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 offers a worse deal than the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 by 28%.


The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 11622. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 179. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 efficiency score is 248. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 leads by 39%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.