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Ryzen 3 3100 vs Ryzen 5 40

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Performance score

Ryzen 3 3100 2020 · 4/8 cores/threads, 65 W
20.00 +6%
Ryzen 5 40 2025 · 4/8 cores/threads
18.82

By our estimate, Ryzen 3 3100 beats Ryzen 5 40 by 6%.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 45% of tested · runs: 2

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Ryzen 3 3100Ryzen 5 40
Score (0–100) 20 18.82
Ranking position 434 436
Power efficiency (0–100) 16.08 no data
Type Desktop Laptop
Manufacturer AMD AMD
Architecture Zen 2 (Matisse) Zen 2 (Mendocino)
Release date 2020-05-21 Q4 2025

Specifications

Ryzen 3 3100Ryzen 5 40
Cores 4 4
Threads 8 8
Base clock 3.6 GHz 2.8 GHz
Boost clock 3.9 GHz 4.3 GHz
L2 cache 2 MB 2 MB
L3 cache 16 MB 4 MB
Process node 7 nm no data
Unlocked multiplier yes no
Integrated graphics no AMD Radeon 610M Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Ryzen 3 3100Ryzen 5 40
Socket AM4 no data
TDP 65 W no data

Memory and PCI Express

Ryzen 3 3100Ryzen 5 40
Memory type DDR4-3200 no data
Memory channels 2 no data
PCI Express version 4.0 no data

Pros and cons

Ryzen 3 3100

  • 6% higher overall score
  • bigger L3 cache: 16 MB vs 4 MB
  • unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)

Ryzen 5 40

  • 10% faster single core
  • newer: released in 2025
  • has integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 610M Graphics)

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