AMD Ryzen 3 110 vs AMD Ryzen 5 3501U Comparison

The Verdict

The data places the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U in the 69th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14,320. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546, scores nearly identically at 14,336, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core 7 160UL trails by 0.6%, and the Intel Core i5-10400F by 1%. This positions the 3501U as a solid mid-range performer within the database.

The AMD Ryzen 3 110, however, has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile. Without measurement data, its performance cannot be quantified relative to the 3501U. The database shows the Ryzen 3 110 with a higher boost clock of 4.30 GHz versus 3.70 GHz, and more threads at 8 versus 4, suggesting a potential advantage in multi-threaded workloads. Yet, no score confirms this.

For users selecting between these two, the choice hinges on available data. The Ryzen 5 3501U is the only one with verified benchmark results, making it the measurable choice. The Ryzen 3 110 remains an unquantified entry, its capabilities only inferable from architectural specs. The 3501U is the safer selection for those relying on recorded performance, while the 110 presents a speculative option with a newer architecture and higher clocks.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 3 110 is built on the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, using a 6 nm process from TSMC. In contrast, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso, fabricated on a 12 nm process by GlobalFoundries. The 110 integrates 4,940 million transistors according to the 3501U's data, but the 110's transistor count is not recorded; both share a 210 mm² die size.

The 110 features 4 cores and 8 threads, while the 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. Cache configurations differ notably: the 110 offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The 3501U provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3. This gives the 110 double the L3 capacity.

Memory support splits generations. The 110 uses DDR5 with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The 3501U uses DDR4, also dual-channel, with a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, exactly half. The 110 supports ECC memory, the 3501U does not. PCIe connectivity also differs: the 110 has Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the 3501U has Gen 3 without a lane count specified.

Integrated graphics diverge as well. The 110 pairs with a Radeon 660M, the 3501U with a Radeon Vega 8. Socket types are incompatible: the 110 uses AMD Socket FP7, the 3501U uses AMD Socket FP5. The 110's part number is 100-000000549 (FP7r2), while the 3501U is YM3501C4T4MFG.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 110 boosts to 4.30 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U boosts to 3.70 GHz, a 0.60 GHz advantage for the 110.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Ryzen 3 110 supports DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, exactly double the Ryzen 5 3501U's DDR4 bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s.

Q: What is the thread count difference?

A: The Ryzen 3 110 has 8 threads across 4 cores, while the Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 threads across 4 cores, giving the 110 a 4-thread advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Ryzen 3 110 supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 5 3501U does not.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Ryzen 3 110 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, twice the 4 MB found on the Ryzen 5 3501U.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The Ryzen 3 110 uses a 6 nm process from TSMC, while the Ryzen 5 3501U uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show clear divergences across multiple fields. Base clocks differ, with the Ryzen 3 110 at 3.00 GHz and the Ryzen 5 3501U at 2.10 GHz. Boost clocks follow suit: 4.30 GHz versus 3.70 GHz. Thermal design power is not equal: the 110 is rated at 28 W, the 3501U at 15 W.

Thread counts stand at 8 for the 110 and 4 for the 3501U. The L1 cache per core is 64 KB on the 110, 96 KB on the 3501U. L2 cache is identical at 512 KB per core, but L3 cache is 8 MB shared on the 110 versus 4 MB shared on the 3501U.

Memory support separates them: DDR5 for the 110, DDR4 for the 3501U. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s. ECC support is present on the 110, absent on the 3501U. PCIe generation is Gen 4 with 20 lanes on the 110, Gen 3 on the 3501U.

Integrated graphics units differ: Radeon 660M on the 110, Radeon Vega 8 on the 3501U. Process nodes are 6 nm (TSMC) for the 110 and 12 nm (GlobalFoundries) for the 3501U. Transistor counts are not recorded for the 110, while the 3501U lists 4,940 million. Die size is the same at 210 mm² for both.

Sockets are incompatible: FP7 for the 110, FP5 for the 3501U. Release dates are recorded as 2025-09-30 for the 110 and 2026-05-31 for the 3501U. Production status is active for both. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the Ryzen 3 110 has no individual benchmark scores in the database. The Ryzen 5 3501U, however, has a full set of PassMark results, which provide the only measurable performance data available for comparison.

The 3501U's strongest recorded results include a PassMark data compression score of 87,380, an integer math score of 26,321, and a floating point math score of 12,707. Its multithread score is 7,071, and single-thread performance is recorded at 2,136. Other scores include data encryption at 5,580, extended instructions at 3,274, find prime numbers at 21, physics at 483, and random string sorting at 10,414. The average benchmark score across these tests is 14,320.

The Ryzen 3 110 has no comparable scores, so a direct win analysis is impossible. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, confirming the absence of head-to-head data. Based on the 3501U's nearest rivals, its average score of 14,320 places it within 1% of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (14,336), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14,277), the Intel Core 7 160UL (14,232), and the Intel Core i5-10400F (14,185). The 3501U leads the latter three by margins of 0.3%, 0.6%, and 1%, respectively.

Without benchmarks for the 110, the only comparative signals come from specifications. The 110's higher boost clock (4.30 GHz versus 3.70 GHz), doubled L3 cache (8 MB versus 4 MB), and doubled memory bandwidth (76.8 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s) suggest it could outperform the 3501U in memory-intensive tasks. The 3501U's lower TDP (15 W versus 28 W) indicates better power efficiency. However, these remain theoretical until the 110's scores are recorded. The database currently shows the 3501U as the sole data-bearing processor, with its percentile rank of 69 reflecting a position well above the median.