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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 3 4100

2022

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+100.1% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Delivers 52.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.7 vs 73.4 PassMark/$ ($99 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

2020

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 6, while Ryzen 3 4100 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 3 4100.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,942 vs 11,062).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 73.4 vs 111.7 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Ryzen 3 4100

2022

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

2020

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+100.1% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Delivers 52.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.7 vs 73.4 PassMark/$ ($99 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 6, while Ryzen 3 4100 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 3 4100.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,942 vs 11,062).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 73.4 vs 111.7 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 4100 better than Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G?

Yes. Ryzen 3 4100 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 4100 is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100.1% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 3 4100 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 4100 is $50 cheaper on MSRP at $99 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 52.2% better value on MSRP (111.7 vs 73.4 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 4100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), 100.1% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 3 4100 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
1080p
low	182 FPS	217 FPS
medium	145 FPS	173 FPS
high	118 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	186 FPS
medium	122 FPS	147 FPS
high	97 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	73 FPS
medium	58 FPS	61 FPS
high	46 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
1080p
low	277 FPS	272 FPS
medium	235 FPS	227 FPS
high	204 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	157 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	225 FPS
medium	203 FPS	194 FPS
high	177 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	166 FPS
medium	164 FPS	150 FPS
high	132 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	92 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
1080p
low	277 FPS	274 FPS
medium	277 FPS	274 FPS
high	277 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	277 FPS	274 FPS
medium	277 FPS	274 FPS
high	277 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	274 FPS
medium	277 FPS	274 FPS
high	277 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	248 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
1080p
low	277 FPS	274 FPS
medium	277 FPS	274 FPS
high	277 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	277 FPS	274 FPS
medium	277 FPS	274 FPS
high	277 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	274 FPS
medium	277 FPS	274 FPS
high	277 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	274 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 4100 and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 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: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,942 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 4100 and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4100 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). Both are built on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture using a 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4100 scores 11,062 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G's 10,942 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 4100. L3 cache: 8.00391 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4100 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz	3.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8.00391 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	11,062+1%	10,942
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,995
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,516
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,334

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 4100) / Yes (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Ryzen 3 4100 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 6
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 4100 launched at $99 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G debuted at $149. On MSRP ($99 vs $149), the Ryzen 3 4100 is $50 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 4100 delivers 111.7 pts/$ vs 73.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G — making the Ryzen 3 4100 the 41.4% better value option.