Intel Core i5-11500T vs AMD Ryzen 3 3100

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-11500T and AMD Ryzen 3 3100 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i5-11500T

AMD Ryzen 3 3100

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-11500T

CPU is newer: launch date 10 month(s) later
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
4 more threads: 12 vs 8
Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 86% lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 65 Watt
Around 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2549 vs 2421
Around 13% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 13079 vs 11619

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	16 Mar 2021 vs 7 May 2020
Number of cores	6 vs 4
Number of threads	12 vs 8
L1 cache	384 KB vs 256 KB
L2 cache	3 MB vs 2 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt vs 65 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2549 vs 2421
PassMark - CPU mark	13079 vs 11619

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 3 3100

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 14 nm
Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm vs 14 nm
L3 cache	16 MB vs 12 MB

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-11500T
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 3 3100

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2549

2421

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

13079

11619

Name	Intel Core i5-11500T	AMD Ryzen 3 3100
PassMark - Single thread mark	2549	2421
PassMark - CPU mark	13079	11619
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		2987

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-11500T	AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Essentials
Architecture codename	Rocket Lake	Zen 2
Launch date	16 Mar 2021	7 May 2020
Launch price (MSRP)	$192	$99
Place in performance rating	762	1184
Processor Number	i5-11500T
Series	11th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	1.50 GHz	3.6 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s
L1 cache	384 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	3 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	16 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	7 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C
Maximum frequency	3.90 GHz	3.9 GHz
Number of cores	6	4
Number of threads	12	8
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	50 GB/s
Maximum memory size	128 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Graphics
Device ID	0x4C8A
Execution Units	32
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.20 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	64 GB
Processor graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 750
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	3
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort	5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	12.1
OpenGL	4.5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP-down	25 Watt
Configurable TDP-down Frequency	1.00 GHz
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Package Size	37.5 mm x 37.5 mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA1200	AM4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt	65 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2019D
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	20
PCI Express revision	4.0	4.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4, 1x8+3x4
Scalability	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)