Ryzen 3 4100 vs EPYC 7261
Ryzen 3 4100
EPYC 7261
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 4100
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7261
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 4100 | EPYC 7261 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) | ✅ More affordable ($8) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 4100 | EPYC 7261 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+845%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) | ✅ More affordable ($8) |
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 EPYC 7261
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.
EPYC 7261
The EPYC 7261 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,149 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 4100 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the EPYC 7261 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 7261 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4100 versus 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 7261 — a 31.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 4100 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 4100 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 7261 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4100 scores 11,062 against the EPYC 7261's 11,149 — a 0.8% lead for the EPYC 7261. L3 cache: 8.00391 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4100 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7261.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4100 | EPYC 7261 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+38% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.00391 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 11,062 | 11,149 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 4100 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7261 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4100 | EPYC 7261 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 4100 launched at $99 MSRP, while the EPYC 7261 debuted at $501. At current prices ($75 vs $8), the EPYC 7261 is $67 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 4100 delivers 147.5 pts/$ vs 1393.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 7261 — making the EPYC 7261 the 161.7% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4100 | EPYC 7261 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-80% | $501 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $8-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 147.5 | 1393.6+845% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2018 |
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