Intel Core i5-10500 vs AMD Ryzen 3 3100

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10500 and AMD Ryzen 3 3100 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10500 is 9% faster and 70% more expensive than AMD Ryzen 3 3100.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
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PRICE$222.85$67.48
CPU MARK1273811622
VALUE57172
SOCKETLGA 1200AM4
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY196179
CORES6 x 3.10 GHz4 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO4.50 GHz3.90 GHz
THREADS27652420
DATEQ2/2020Q2/2020

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10500

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 3 3100

Is Intel Core i5-10500 better than AMD Ryzen 3 3100?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10500 offers a worse deal than the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 by 202%.


The Intel Core i5-10500 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 12738. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 196. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 efficiency score is 179. So, the Intel Core i5-10500 leads by 9%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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