AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel Core i5-10600K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 and Intel Core i5-10600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is 23% slower and 106% cheaper than Intel Core i5-10600K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
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PRICE$67.48$138.99
CPU MARK1162214344
VALUE172103
SOCKETAM4LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY179115
CORES4 x 3.60 GHz6 x 4.10 GHz
TURBO3.90 GHz4.80 GHz
THREADS24202923
DATEQ2/2020Q2/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 3 3100

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600K

Is AMD Ryzen 3 3100 better than Intel Core i5-10600K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-10600K by 40%.


The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is more 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 Intel Core i5-10600K efficiency score is 115. So, the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 leads by 36%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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