Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Core i3-11100B
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Core i3-11100B
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-11100B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Core i3-11100B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Core i3-11100B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) | ✅ 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 9 7950X3D and Core i3-11100B
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,323 points. Launch price was $699.
Core i3-11100B
The Core i3-11100B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2021 (4 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: Up to 3200 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 11,357 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i3-11100B offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-11100B — a 25.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D (base: 4.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 62,323 against the Core i3-11100B's 11,357 — a 138.3% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,926 vs 1,402, a 70.4% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs 12 MB on the Core i3-11100B.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Core i3-11100B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+300% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz+30% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz+17% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+967% | 12 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-50% | 10 nm SuperFin |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | — |
| PassMark | 62,323+449% | 11,357 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 38,581 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,926+109% | 1,402 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 19,643 | — |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D versus DDR4-3200 on the Core i3-11100B — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) vs 20 (Core i3-11100B) — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650 (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) and H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i3-11100B).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Core i3-11100B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: true (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-11100B). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) and UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (16 EU) (Core i3-11100B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-11100B targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K; Core i3-11100B rivals Ryzen 3 5300G.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Core i3-11100B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (16 EU) |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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