AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs AMD Ryzen 5 130 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head measurements between the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U and the AMD Ryzen 5 130. The Ryzen 3 3100U has a complete set of PassMark benchmark scores, while the Ryzen 5 130 has no recorded benchmark entries. This means the Ryzen 3 3100U is the only unit in this comparison with verified performance data.

Looking strictly at the recorded data, the Ryzen 3 3100U delivers a multi-thread score of 3348, a single-thread score of 1592, and an average benchmark score of 6247. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database is 62, placing it above the median. The Ryzen 5 130, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile ranking of 50, but that figure reflects missing data rather than measured performance.

The Ryzen 3 3100U shows its strongest results in data compression with a score of 38455, followed by integer math at 8873. Floating point math reaches 5854, random string sorting hits 4666, and extended instructions score 2116. Data encryption records 1972. The weakest recorded workloads are find prime numbers at 18 and physics at 232, which is typical for a 2-core, 2-thread mobile processor.

Since the Ryzen 5 130 has no benchmark entries, no workload-based win analysis can be made for it. The database simply lacks the measurements. The Ryzen 3 3100U wins by default in every category where data exists, but that is a function of data availability, not necessarily architectural superiority.

The Verdict

From the recorded data alone, the Ryzen 3 3100U is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance. Its average benchmark score of 6247 places it close to several high-end desktop and server parts in the nearest rivals list: the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X averages 6231 (0.3% behind the 3100U), the AMD EPYC 7272 averages 6186 (1% behind), the Intel Core i9-7940X averages 6147 (1.6% behind), and the Intel Core i9-10920X averages 6347 (1.6% ahead). These deltas are small, indicating the Ryzen 3 3100U's aggregate score sits in a competitive band despite its modest core count.

The Ryzen 5 130 cannot be evaluated on performance because there are no measurements in the database. Its specifications, however, indicate a substantially different part: 6 cores and 12 threads versus 2 cores and 2 threads, a base clock of 2.90 GHz versus 1.90 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz versus 3.20 GHz. The Ryzen 5 130 also uses a 6 nm process node compared to the 3100U's 12 nm node, and it supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s versus DDR4 at 38.4 GB/s.

For a user choosing strictly on recorded benchmark results, the Ryzen 3 3100U is the only option with data. For a user choosing on specifications, the Ryzen 5 130 offers more cores, higher clocks, newer architecture, and faster memory support. The verdict depends entirely on which set of facts the decision prioritizes. The database shows no measured advantage for either part in a direct comparison because no direct comparison exists.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no head-to-head benchmark results recorded for these two processors. The database lists zero wins for either side and zero entries under head-to-head testing. Consequently, there are no exact numbers to walk through for direct matchups.

What can be compared is the Ryzen 3 3100U's absolute scores against its nearest rivals, which provides context for its performance level. In data compression, the 3100U scores 38455. Its average benchmark score of 6247 is within 1.6% of the Intel Core i9-10920X (6347) and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X (6231). The single-thread score of 1592 and multi-thread score of 3348 are the only direct measurements available for either processor in this page.

The Ryzen 5 130 has no recorded scores, so no numerical comparison can be stated. Any claim about its performance would require data the database does not possess. The same applies to the Ryzen 3 3100U versus the Ryzen 5 130: without head-to-head entries, every numeric comparison is impossible.

FAQ

Q: Does the Ryzen 3 3100U have any benchmark advantage over the Ryzen 5 130?

A: The database records no head-to-head benchmarks between the two, and the Ryzen 5 130 has no benchmark scores at all. The Ryzen 3 3100U has a complete set of PassMark scores, including a multi-thread score of 3348 and a single-thread score of 1592, but no direct comparison can be made.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 3 3100U has an average benchmark score of 6247. The Ryzen 5 130 has an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of recorded benchmark data rather than a measured performance result.

Q: How does the Ryzen 3 3100U compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Ryzen 3 3100U's average score of 6247 is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X (6231), 1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7272 (6186), 1.6% ahead of the Intel Core i9-7940X (6147), and 1.6% behind the Intel Core i9-10920X (6347).

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Ryzen 5 130 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel operation and a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Ryzen 5 130 supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel operation and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 3 3100U has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. The Ryzen 5 130 has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and manufacturing processes. The Ryzen 3 3100U is part of the 3000 series, uses the Picasso codename, and is built on the Zen+ architecture at a 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. The Ryzen 5 130 uses the Rembrandt-R codename, implements the Zen 3+ architecture, and is fabricated on a 6 nm process node from TSMC. Both have the same die size of 210 mm², though transistor counts are only listed for the Ryzen 3 3100U at 4,940 million.

Core and cache configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads, with 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen 5 130 has 6 cores and 12 threads, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 capacity difference is significant: 16 MB versus 4 MB.

Memory support also diverges. The Ryzen 3 3100U uses DDR4 with dual-channel operation and 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Ryzen 5 130 uses DDR5 with dual-channel operation and 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth, exactly double the bandwidth figure. ECC memory support is listed as false for the Ryzen 3 3100U and true for the Ryzen 5 130.

PCIe capabilities differ. The Ryzen 3 3100U runs PCIe Gen 3. The Ryzen 5 130 runs PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes for CPU-only connections. Integrated graphics also differ: the Ryzen 3 3100U includes Radeon Vega 8, while the Ryzen 5 130 includes Radeon 660M.

Sockets and power targets are different as well. The Ryzen 3 3100U uses AMD Socket FP5 and has a TDP of 15 watts. The Ryzen 5 130 uses AMD Socket FP7 and has a TDP of 28 watts. Both are mobile parts, both are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen 3 3100U has a release date recorded as 2026-05-31, while the Ryzen 5 130 has a release date of 2025-09-30. Neither has a launch MSRP listed in the database.

The Ryzen 3 3100U's part number is YM3100C4T2OFG, and the Ryzen 5 130's part number is 100-000000992(FP7r2). The Ryzen 5 130's architecture is explicitly listed as Zen 3+, while the Ryzen 3 3100U's architecture field is null, with its generation noted as Zen+ (Picasso). These architectural differences align with the core count, cache, memory, and process node disparities recorded in the database.