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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 3 3100 vs Core i5-4590S

The Ryzen 3 3100 is quite a bit faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $134.41 more expensive!

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$183.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 28% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 1 month newer
Available for $183.00

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$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Ryzen 3 3100

229FPS

Core i5-4590S

183FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 3 3100

206FPS

Core i5-4590S

199FPS

Elden Ring2022

153FPS

149FPS

549FPS

483FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 3 3100

328FPS

Core i5-4590S

324FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 3 3100

630FPS

Core i5-4590S

594FPS

Destiny 22017

Ryzen 3 3100

595FPS

Core i5-4590S

591FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 3 3100

601FPS

Core i5-4590S

566FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Ryzen 3 3100

31%

Core i5-4590S

20%

Ryzen 3 3100 ranks 11 points higher.

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Ryzen 3 3100 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 3 3100

16 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Ryzen 3 3100 has 10 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 3 3100

3.6 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Ryzen 3 3100 has a 24% higher base clock.

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Ryzen 3 3100

3.9 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 3 3100 boosts 8% higher.

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Ryzen 3 3100

65W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Pricehelp

Ryzen 3 3100

$183.00

Core i5-4590S

$48.59

Core i5-4590S is $134.41 cheaper.

Ryzen 3 3100Core i5-4590S

AM4

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LGA1150

Matisse

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 4600

3200 MHz (DDR4)

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DDR3

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Ryzen 3 3100. It's 55% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 31/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 3 3100 than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

55% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Ryzen 3 3100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 3 3100 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 31/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 3 3100 and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 3 3100 scores 31/100, Core i5-4590S scores 20/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i5-4590S bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Ryzen 3 3100 is the stronger pick at 31/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.