AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM4
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM4
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is generally seen as a solid budget processor for AM4 boards, with users praising its value and performance. However, there is some confusion about the included cooler, with one reviewer noting no fan was included while others confirm a stock cooler ships with it. Customer service also received a positive mention.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Solid entry-level performance
- Compatible with AM4 boards
- Stock cooler included
- Positive customer service experience
Cons
- Missing fan in some units
- Potential compatibility issues with older sockets
- Supply and pricing concerns
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 3 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 3100 | 1200 |
| Codename | Matisse (Zen 2) | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| P-cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2 | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 16★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 65★ | 270 |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 60 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.