AMD Unveiled their new Entry level Ryzen 3-3100 and Ryzen 3-330x desktop processors a few days back, and reviewers love them.
The AMD Ryzen 3 chips are based on 3rd Gen Zen 2 architecture and have cores and 8 threads.
Reviewers like Linus from Linus Tech Tips made a video about 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen 3 stating “Even USED Intel CPUs aren’t a good value anymore… – Ryzen 3 3100 & 3300X”.
The did benchmarks that showed AMD’s 3rd Gen Ryzem 3 processors beating the competition with good numbers while costing lower.
The AMD Ryzen 3 Gen series processors come with AMD’s latest features that make the user experience even better.
Features:
AMD GameCache
Up to twice the cache of previous generations, GameCache is designed to reduce memory latency for higher frame rates in top titles.
Precision Boost 2
Precision Boost 2 automatically raises processor frequencies for supercharged performance when you need it most.
One-Click Overclocking
Precision Boost Overdrive3 uses the motherboard’s robust design to boost clock speeds higher and longer, and lets you overclock 4 at the touch of a button.
Ryzen 3-3100 Specifications and comparison:
| Series | AMD Matisse (Ryzen 3000 Desktop) |
| Codename | Matisse (Zen 2) |
| Series: Matisse (Ryzen 3000 Desktop) Matisse (Zen 2) | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X (compare)AMD Ryzen 9 3900X (compare)3800 – 4600 MHz12 / 2464 MBAMD Ryzen 9 3900 (compare)3100 – 4300 MHz12 / 2464 MBAMD Ryzen 7 3700X (compare)3600 – 4400 MHz8 / 1632 MBAMD Ryzen 3 3300X (compare)3800 – 4300 MHz4 / 816 MB» AMD Ryzen 3 31003600 – 3900 MHz4 / 816 MB |
| Clock Rate | 3600 – 3900 MHz |
| Level 1 Cache | 256 KB |
| Level 2 Cache | 2 MB |
| Level 3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Number of Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 |
| Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) | 65 Watt |
| Manufacturing Technology | 7 nm |
| Socket | AM4 (1331) |
| Features | MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, x86-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2 |
| 64 Bit | 64 Bit support |
| Starting Price | $99 U.S. |
| Announcement Date | 05/07/2020 = 7 days old |
Check how good of an Overclocker the new Ryzen 3-3100 is.
Ryzen 3-3300x’s Specifications and comparison:
| Series | AMD Matisse (Ryzen 3000 Desktop) |
| Codename | Matisse (Zen 2) |
| Series: Matisse (Ryzen 3000 Desktop) Matisse (Zen 2) | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X (compare)AMD Ryzen 9 3900X (compare)3800 – 4600 MHz12 / 2464 MBAMD Ryzen 9 3900 (compare)3100 – 4300 MHz12 / 2464 MBAMD Ryzen 7 3700X (compare)3600 – 4400 MHz8 / 1632 MB» AMD Ryzen 3 3300X3800 – 4300 MHz4 / 816 MBAMD Ryzen 3 3100 (compare)3600 – 3900 MHz4 / 816 MB |
| Clock Rate | 3800 – 4300 MHz |
| Level 1 Cache | 256 KB |
| Level 2 Cache | 2 MB |
| Level 3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Number of Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 |
| Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) | 65 Watt |
| Manufacturing Technology | 7 nm |
| Socket | AM4 (1331) |
| Features | MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, x86-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2 |
| 64 Bit | 64 Bit support |
| Starting Price | $120 U.S. |
| Announcement Date | 05/07/2020 = 7 days old |
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Conclusion:
Looking at the specs and benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 3 Gen 3 series processors are beating the competition with good numbers. Proving the AMD 3rd gen Ryzen 3 processors a good option for entry-level builds
