Ryzen 3 4100 vs Core i3-1315U
Ryzen 3 4100
Core i3-1315U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 4100
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1315U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 4100 | Core i3-1315U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 4100 | Core i3-1315U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ryzen 3 4100 and Core i3-1315U
Ryzen 3 4100
The Ryzen 3 4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8.00391 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 11,062 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-1315U
The Core i3-1315U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 11,248 points. Launch price was $309.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 4100 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-1315U offers 6 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-1315U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4100 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-1315U — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-1315U (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 4100 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i3-1315U uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4100 scores 11,062 against the Core i3-1315U's 11,248 — a 1.7% lead for the Core i3-1315U. L3 cache: 8.00391 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4100 vs 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1315U.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4100 | Core i3-1315U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 8+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.5 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+217% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.00391 MB (total) | 10 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Raptor Lake-U (2023) |
| PassMark | 11,062 | 11,248+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 4100 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1315U uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4100 | Core i3-1315U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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