Core 3 100U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Core 3 100U
Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 3 100U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 3 100U | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 3 100U | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 3 100U and Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Core 3 100U
The Core 3 100U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 13,312 points. Launch price was $426.
Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,330 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core 3 100U packs 6 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core 3 100U versus 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Core 3 100U (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core 3 100U uses the Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core 3 100U scores 13,312 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600's 13,330 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core 3 100U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600.
| Feature | Core 3 100U | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 8 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+21% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+183% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+60% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-17% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,312 | 13,330 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 3 100U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 3 100U | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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