Ryzen 3 4100 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 3 4100

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $99 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 4100 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,059 vs 11,062).

Ryzen 3 4100

2022

Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $99 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 4100 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,059 vs 11,062).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 4100 better than Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U?

Yes. Ryzen 3 4100 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 3 4100 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.1% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 4100 is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 3 4100 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 4100 is at an unclear MSRP at $99 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 6.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (111.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 3 4100 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U
1080p
low	182 FPS	170 FPS
medium	145 FPS	144 FPS
high	118 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	145 FPS
medium	122 FPS	121 FPS
high	97 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	68 FPS
medium	58 FPS	60 FPS
high	46 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U
1080p
low	277 FPS	271 FPS
medium	235 FPS	235 FPS
high	204 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	157 FPS	185 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	235 FPS
medium	203 FPS	207 FPS
high	177 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	164 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	183 FPS
medium	164 FPS	166 FPS
high	132 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	118 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U
1080p
low	277 FPS	276 FPS
medium	277 FPS	276 FPS
high	277 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	277 FPS	276 FPS
medium	277 FPS	276 FPS
high	277 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	276 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	276 FPS
medium	277 FPS	276 FPS
high	277 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	190 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U
1080p
low	277 FPS	276 FPS
medium	277 FPS	276 FPS
high	277 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	277 FPS	276 FPS
medium	277 FPS	276 FPS
high	277 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	276 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	276 FPS
medium	277 FPS	276 FPS
high	277 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	276 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 4100 and Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U

Ryzen 3 4100

The Ryzen 3 4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8.00391 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 11,062 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,059 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 4100 and Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4100 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Ryzen 3 4100 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U uses Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4100 scores 11,062 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U's 11,059 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 3 4100. L3 cache: 8.00391 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4100 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+41%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	8.00391 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022)
PassMark	11,062	11,059

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 4100 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.