Core i5-10505 vs Ryzen 3 3100
Core i5-10505
Ryzen 3 3100
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10505
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-10505 | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ More affordable ($75) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-10505 | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+59%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ More affordable ($75) |
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 i5-10505 and Ryzen 3 3100
Core i5-10505
The Core i5-10505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2021 (4 years ago). It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,009 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 3 3100
The Ryzen 3 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 24 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,928 points. Launch price was $99.
Processing Power
The Core i5-10505 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 3100 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-10505 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-10505 versus 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3100 — a 16.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-10505 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3100 is built on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-10505 scores 12,009 against the Ryzen 3 3100's 11,928 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-10505. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-10505 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3100.
| Feature | Core i5-10505 | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+18% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 12,009 | 11,928 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-10505 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 3100 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-10505 | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-10505) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 3100). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 3100 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i5-10505 | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-10505 launched at $192 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 3100 debuted at $99. At current prices ($120 vs $75), the Ryzen 3 3100 is $45 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10505 delivers 100.1 pts/$ vs 159.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 3100 — making the Ryzen 3 3100 the 45.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-10505 | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192 | $99-48% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $75-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 100.1 | 159.0+59% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2020 |
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