Ryzen 3 4100

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 3 4100

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 3 4100 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,445 Rank: 519
Rank Name Score Visual
515 Xeon E3-1280 v5 5,455
+0.2%
516 Core i5-10400F 5,455
+0.2%
517 Core i7-5960X 5,453
+0.1%
518 Core i7-5950HQ 5,446
+0%
519 Ryzen 3 4100 5,445
520 Core i7-8705G 5,443
+-0%
521 Core i7-5775R 5,442
-0.1%
522 Core i7-5850HQ 5,442
-0.1%
523 EPYC 7232P 5,441
-0.1%
524 Xeon Gold 6128 5,438
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 3 4100 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,052 Rank: 603
Rank Name Score Visual
599 Xeon E-2224 5,056
+0.1%
600 Core i5-10400 5,055
+0.1%
601 Core i7-8705G 5,054
+0%
602 Core i3-7101TE 5,054
+0%
603 Ryzen 3 4100 5,052
604 Core i7-6920HQ 5,051
+-0%
605 Core i5-7600K 5,050
+-0%
606 Core i5-8400T 5,049
-0.1%
607 Core i7-5775R 5,048
-0.1%
608 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 5,048
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 3 4100 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,707 Rank: 410
Rank Name Score Visual
406 Core i7-7920HQ 5,716
+0.2%
407 Xeon Gold 5418Y 5,713
+0.1%
408 Pentium Gold G5620 5,712
+0.1%
409 Xeon E-2276M 5,707
+0%
410 Ryzen 3 4100 5,707
411 Ryzen 5 2600E 5,705
+-0%
412 Core i7-5775R 5,705
+-0%
413 Xeon E3-1275 v5 5,704
-0.1%
414 Core i7-8705G 5,703
-0.1%
415 Intel Core i7-4960HQ 5,703
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 3 4100 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,737 Rank: 598
Rank Name Score Visual
594 Xeon E-2144G 4,742
+0.1%
595 Xeon E-2134 4,741
+0.1%
596 Xeon D-1537 4,738
+0%
597 Xeon E5-2640 v2 4,738
+0%
598 Ryzen 3 4100 4,737
599 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE 4,737
+0%
600 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G 4,736
+-0%
601 Xeon E3-1275 v6 4,734
-0.1%
602 Core i3-10300 4,734
-0.1%
603 Xeon E3-1280 v6 4,732
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 3 4100 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,883 Rank: 489
Rank Name Score Visual
485 Ryzen 7 4700U 4,897
+0.3%
486 Xeon W-2133 4,890
+0.1%
487 Core i5-1235U 4,890
+0.1%
488 Core i7-9700E 4,889
+0.1%
489 Ryzen 3 4100 4,883
490 Xeon Gold 6128 4,882
+-0%
491 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G 4,882
+-0%
492 Xeon E5-2630 v4 4,880
-0.1%
493 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE 4,880
-0.1%
494 Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U 4,878
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 3 4100 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,813 Rank: 558
Rank Name Score Visual
554 Core i5-10500T 4,815
+0%
555 Xeon E3-1280 v6 4,813
+0%
556 Xeon E-2134 4,813
+0%
557 Core i7-1185G7 4,813
+0%
558 Ryzen 3 4100 4,813
559 Core i7-8850H 4,811
+-0%
560 Core i5-8259U 4,809
-0.1%
561 Core i7-9750HF 4,809
-0.1%
562 Xeon E-2244G 4,807
-0.1%
563 Xeon E5-2643 v2 4,807
-0.1%

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Ryzen 3 4100 Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Ryzen 3 4100 remains a relevant entry in the budget desktop segment, offering a balanced blend of performance and efficiency. While it is no longer a new processor—having launched in April 2022—it continues to serve users who prioritize cost-effective computing without sacrificing modern features. Its performance places it in the mid-tier range, particularly notable for its single-core efficiency and strong multicore capabilities relative to its price point.

The Ryzen 3 4100 is built on AMD’s Zen 2 microarchitecture, fabricated at TSMC using a 7 nm process. It features four cores and eight threads thanks to Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), enabling it to handle multitasking and productivity workloads effectively. With a base clock of 3.8 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 4.0 GHz, the processor delivers solid responsiveness in everyday applications. It operates at a 65 W TDP, making it power-efficient and suitable for compact builds without requiring aggressive cooling solutions.

Memory support includes DDR4 with dual-channel capability, rated up to 3200 MT/s, which ensures adequate bandwidth for most applications. The chip also includes 8 MB of L3 cache, helping to reduce latency and improve data access speed. Connectivity is handled via PCIe Gen 3 with eight lanes directly from the CPU, and it uses the Socket AM4 platform, compatible with AMD 300, 400, and 500 series chipsets. However, it lacks integrated graphics, meaning a discrete GPU is required for any visual output.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 3 4100 achieves an Overall Score of 5445, ranking #519 out of 2060 processors. It scores 5707 in Singlecore and 5052 in Multicore, placing it ahead of several Intel Core i5 and i7 models from the late 2010s. While it trails behind top-tier processors like the Core i9-14900KS or Ryzen Threadripper 9995WX, its performance is competitive with mainstream CPUs from the same generation. Notably, its single-core performance is particularly strong, outperforming many older quad-core chips and positioning it well for gaming and general productivity.

The processor supports a wide range of modern features, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V virtualization, making it suitable for both software development and virtual machine environments. Its unlocked multiplier allows for simple overclocking, which can provide a modest boost in performance for enthusiasts. Despite not having AVX-512, its instruction set remains adequate for most consumer and professional workloads.

Overall, the Ryzen 3 4100 is best suited for budget-conscious users, home office setups, and entry-level gaming systems. Its combination of efficiency, modern architecture, and strong single-threaded performance ensures it remains a viable option even as newer CPUs enter the market. While not a powerhouse, it delivers reliable performance at an accessible price, reinforcing AMD’s commitment to value in the mid-range desktop space.
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AMD Ryzen 3 4100

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 3 4100
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 38x (unlocked)
Core Name: Renoir
Socket: Socket AM4
Package: µOPGA-1331
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Die Area: 156 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-V SMT
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