AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core m3-8100Y | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 3950X or Intel Core m3-8100Y - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X was released in Q3/2019. The Intel Core m3-8100Y has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core m3-8100Y was released in Q3/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (35) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) | CPU group | Intel Core M 8 (1) |
3 | Generation | 8 |
Matisse (Zen 2) | Architecture | Amber Lake Y |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.70 GHz). The Intel Core m3-8100Y has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.10 GHz (3.40 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-8100Y |
16 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 1.10 GHz |
4.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 3950X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core m3-8100Y can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-8100Y |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 10 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 9.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has a TDP of 105 W, that of the Intel Core m3-8100Y is 5 W. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-8100Y |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 W |
142 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 8 W |
-- | TDP down | 4.5 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has a 64.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core m3-8100Y cache has a total of 4.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-8100Y |
7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | BGA 1515 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
650 $ | Release price | 281 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
Intel UHD Graphics 615 @ 0.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core m3-8100Y |
Memory PC High End Gaming PC AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Kiebel Gamer-PC Loki [184903] |
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