AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs AMD Ryzen 5 220 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a completely one-sided comparison. Across all 11 shared PassMark workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 finishes ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U. The largest margins appear in multi-threaded and math-heavy tasks. In data compression, the Ryzen 5 220 scores 212,739 against 38,455 for the Ryzen 3 3100U, a delta of -81.9% for the older chip. Integer math shows a similar gap: 57,987 versus 8,873, a -84.7% difference. Floating point math follows with 35,500 against 5,854, a -83.5% margin.

The gap narrows somewhat in single-threaded work, though the Ryzen 5 220 still holds a decisive lead. In the PassMark single-thread test, the Ryzen 5 220 scores 3,646, while the Ryzen 3 3100U manages 1,592, a -56.3% delta. That remains the smallest relative difference in the entire comparison. Encryption shows a -84.2% gap, with the Ryzen 5 220 at 12,493 versus 1,972 for the Ryzen 3 3100U. Extended instructions yield a -86.4% delta, the largest of all: 15,512 against 2,116.

Prime number finding, a test sensitive to core count and clock scaling, gives the Ryzen 5 220 a 65 to 18 advantage, a -72.3% delta. The physics workload produces a 983 to 232 result, a -76.4% margin. Random string sorting, which stresses memory and cache behavior, records 25,433 for the Ryzen 5 220 versus 4,666 for the Ryzen 3 3100U, a -81.7% delta. The multi-thread PassMark score shows 18,582 versus 3,348, a -82% gap. No benchmark in the dataset records a win for the Ryzen 3 3100U; the wins tally stands at 0 for item A and 11 for item B.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 220 dominates every measurable category in the database. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a higher boost clock, produce substantial advantages in parallel workloads. The multi-thread PassMark score of 18,582 places it far above the 3,348 of the Ryzen 3 3100U, which has only 2 cores and 2 threads. The Cinebench R23 multicore result of 15,502 reinforces this pattern, while Cinebench R20 multicore shows 6,510 and Cinebench R15 multicore shows 1,562. Geekbench multicore adds 7,974 for the Ryzen 5 220.

Single-thread performance also favors the Ryzen 5 220 across all available tests. Cinebench R23 singlecore records 2,188, Cinebench R20 singlecore records 918, Cinebench R15 singlecore records 220, and Geekbench singlecore records 2,027. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,646 is more than double the 1,592 of the Ryzen 3 3100U. This indicates that even in lightly threaded applications, the newer architecture and higher clock speeds deliver a clear edge.

The Ryzen 3 3100U does not win any category, but its data can still be interpreted for specific use cases. Its 15 W TDP and 12 nm Picasso process suggest lower power draw, though the database does not include power measurements. Its integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics may suit basic display output, while the Radeon 740M in the Ryzen 5 220 offers a newer integrated solution. Memory bandwidth for the Ryzen 3 3100U is 38.4 GB/s on dual-channel DDR4, while the Ryzen 5 220 reaches 89.6 GB/s on dual-channel DDR5.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear choice toward the AMD Ryzen 5 220 for any workload captured in the benchmark suite. Its average benchmark score of 22,289 places it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 3 3100U averages 6,247 and sits at the 62nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 220 include the Intel Core i7-10700K, which scores 22,230 with a delta of 0.3%, and the Intel Core i5-13500H at 22,468 with a -0.8% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X trails slightly at 21,992, a 1.4% delta in favor of the Ryzen 5 220.

For the Ryzen 3 3100U, the nearest rivals show it clustered near older high-end desktop parts. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X scores 6,231, a 0.3% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7272 scores 6,186, a 1% delta. The Intel Core i9-10920X scores 6,347, putting it 1.6% ahead of the Ryzen 3 3100U, while the Intel Core i9-7940X scores 6,147, 1.6% behind. This suggests the Ryzen 3 3100U performs in a range comparable to those older desktop processors despite its mobile 2-core configuration.

Users who need multi-threaded throughput, higher single-thread scores, or faster memory bandwidth should select the Ryzen 5 220. Users constrained by the 15 W TDP envelope of the Ryzen 3 3100U may consider it, but the recorded benchmarks show no performance category where it leads. The Ryzen 5 220 offers 6 cores, 12 threads, a 3.20 GHz base clock, and a 4.90 GHz boost clock, versus 2 cores, 2 threads, 1.90 GHz base, and 3.20 GHz boost for the Ryzen 3 3100U.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-thread score in PassMark?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 records a PassMark multi-thread score of 18,582, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U records 3,348, a gap of -82% for the older chip.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the Ryzen 5 220 scores 3,646 versus 1,592 for the Ryzen 3 3100U, a -56.3% delta. Geekbench singlecore shows 2,027 versus no direct Geekbench value for the Ryzen 3 3100U in the shared dataset.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Neither processor supports ECC memory according to the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U belongs to the 3000 series, uses the Picasso codename, and is built on the Zen+ architecture. It uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 210 mm² and 4,940 million transistors. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Hawk Point codename, the Zen 4 architecture, and a 4 nm process from TSMC. Its die size is 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors.

The Ryzen 3 3100U has a 2-core, 2-thread configuration with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. The Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The TDP values differ: 15 W for the Ryzen 3 3100U and 28 W for the Ryzen 5 220. Socket types also differ, with the Ryzen 3 3100U using AMD Socket FP5 and the Ryzen 5 220 using AMD Socket FP8.

Cache hierarchies show clear differences. The Ryzen 3 3100U provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen 5 220 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L2 and L3 allocations on the Ryzen 5 220 contribute to its higher scores in cache-sensitive workloads like random string sorting.

Memory support also differs. The Ryzen 3 3100U uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Ryzen 5 220 uses DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe capabilities differ as well: the Ryzen 3 3100U lists Gen 3, while the Ryzen 5 220 lists Gen 4 with 14 lanes for the CPU only.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The Ryzen 3 3100U includes Radeon Vega 8, while the Ryzen 5 220 includes Radeon 740M. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen 3 3100U was released on 2026-05-31, and the Ryzen 5 220 was released on 2025-01-05. Both are listed as Active in production status. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.