Core i3-11100B vs Ryzen 3 4300GE

CPU

GPU

Core i3-11100B

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2021

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Ryzen 3 4300GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-11100B

4 / 8

11,357

+1.0%

11,239

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Ryzen 9 7900

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

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.

Core i3-11100B

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 4300GE.

Ryzen 3 4300GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i3-11100B.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-11100B across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,239 vs 11,357).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $94 MSRP, while Core i3-11100B mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i3-11100B

2021

Ryzen 3 4300GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i3-11100B.

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 4300GE.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-11100B across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,239 vs 11,357).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $94 MSRP, while Core i3-11100B mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-11100B better than Ryzen 3 4300GE?

Yes. Core i3-11100B is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 8.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i3-11100B is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-11100B is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Core i3-11100B is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i3-11100B is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $94 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 4300GE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 11,239 PassMark with 4 cores and 8 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

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

Core i3-11100B is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020), 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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.

Core i3-11100B Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 4300GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-11100B	Ryzen 3 4300GE
1080p
low	188 FPS	183 FPS
medium	147 FPS	146 FPS
high	117 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	156 FPS
medium	120 FPS	124 FPS
high	96 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	69 FPS
medium	73 FPS	58 FPS
high	58 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-11100B	Ryzen 3 4300GE
1080p
low	284 FPS	263 FPS
medium	268 FPS	224 FPS
high	239 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	152 FPS
1440p
low	284 FPS	218 FPS
medium	245 FPS	190 FPS
high	223 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	238 FPS	161 FPS
medium	197 FPS	146 FPS
high	168 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	89 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-11100B	Ryzen 3 4300GE
1080p
low	284 FPS	281 FPS
medium	284 FPS	281 FPS
high	284 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	284 FPS	281 FPS
medium	284 FPS	281 FPS
high	284 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	281 FPS
4K
low	284 FPS	281 FPS
medium	284 FPS	281 FPS
high	284 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	258 FPS	239 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-11100B	Ryzen 3 4300GE
1080p
low	284 FPS	281 FPS
medium	284 FPS	281 FPS
high	284 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	284 FPS	281 FPS
medium	284 FPS	281 FPS
high	284 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	281 FPS
4K
low	284 FPS	281 FPS
medium	284 FPS	281 FPS
high	284 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	281 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-11100B and Ryzen 3 4300GE

Core i3-11100B

The Core i3-11100B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2021 (4 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: Up to 3200 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 11,357 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 4300GE

The Ryzen 3 4300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 11,239 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-11100B and Ryzen 3 4300GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-11100B versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300GE — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-11100B (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 4300GE is built on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-11100B scores 11,357 against the Ryzen 3 4300GE's 11,239 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-11100B. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,402 vs 1,472, a 4.9% lead for the Ryzen 3 4300GE that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core i3-11100B vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300GE.

Feature	Core i3-11100B	Ryzen 3 4300GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+10%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB+200%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	—	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	11,357+1%	11,239
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,800
Geekbench 6 Single	1,402	1,472+5%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,063

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Memory & Platform

Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i3-11100B supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i3-11100B) vs 24 (Ryzen 3 4300GE) — the Ryzen 3 4300GE offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i3-11100B) and A520,B450,B550,X470,X570 (Ryzen 3 4300GE).

Feature	Core i3-11100B	Ryzen 3 4300GE
Socket	—	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i3-11100B supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-11100B) vs Yes (Ryzen 3 4300GE). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (16 EU) (Core i3-11100B) and Radeon Vega 6 (Ryzen 3 4300GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-11100B targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-11100B rivals Ryzen 3 5300G.

Feature	Core i3-11100B	Ryzen 3 4300GE
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (16 EU)	Radeon Vega 6
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	Yes
Target Use	Desktop	—