Ryzen 3 4100 vs Ryzen 3 4300GE

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

✅+100.1% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (11,062 vs 11,239).
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5.3% HIGHER MSRP
$99 MSRPvs$94 MSRP
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 4300GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 4300GE.

Ryzen 3 4300GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $5 less on MSRP ($94 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 6, while Ryzen 3 4100 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Ryzen 3 4100

2022

Ryzen 3 4300GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+100.1% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $5 less on MSRP ($94 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 6, while Ryzen 3 4100 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (11,062 vs 11,239).
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5.3% HIGHER MSRP
$99 MSRPvs$94 MSRP
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 4300GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 4300GE.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 4300GE better than Ryzen 3 4100?

Yes. Ryzen 3 4300GE is the better overall CPU here. You are getting 1.6% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 4300GE is the better fit. You are getting 1.6% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 4300GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 4300GE is $5 cheaper on MSRP at $94 MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and it gives you 1.6% higher PassMark. It is also 7.0% better value on MSRP (119.6 vs 111.7 PassMark/$), 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 4100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020) and 100.1% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 4300GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 4300GE
1080p
low	182 FPS	183 FPS
medium	145 FPS	146 FPS
high	118 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	156 FPS
medium	122 FPS	124 FPS
high	97 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	69 FPS
medium	58 FPS	58 FPS
high	46 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 4300GE
1080p
low	277 FPS	263 FPS
medium	235 FPS	224 FPS
high	204 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	157 FPS	152 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	218 FPS
medium	203 FPS	190 FPS
high	177 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	161 FPS
medium	164 FPS	146 FPS
high	132 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	89 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 4300GE
1080p
low	277 FPS	281 FPS
medium	277 FPS	281 FPS
high	277 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	277 FPS	281 FPS
medium	277 FPS	281 FPS
high	277 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	281 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	281 FPS
medium	277 FPS	281 FPS
high	277 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	239 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 4300GE
1080p
low	277 FPS	281 FPS
medium	277 FPS	281 FPS
high	277 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	277 FPS	281 FPS
medium	277 FPS	281 FPS
high	277 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	281 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	281 FPS
medium	277 FPS	281 FPS
high	277 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	281 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 4100 and Ryzen 3 4300GE

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 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 Ryzen 3 4100 and Ryzen 3 4300GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4100 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300GE — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). Both are built on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture using a 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4100 scores 11,062 against the Ryzen 3 4300GE's 11,239 — a 1.6% lead for the Ryzen 3 4300GE. L3 cache: 8.00391 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4100 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300GE.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 4300GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+9%	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	8.00391 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	11,062	11,239+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,800
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,472
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,063

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 4300GE
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 4100) / Yes (Ryzen 3 4300GE). The Ryzen 3 4300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Ryzen 3 4100 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4100	Ryzen 3 4300GE
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 6
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 4100 launched at $99 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 4300GE debuted at $94. On MSRP ($99 vs $94), the Ryzen 3 4300GE is $5 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 4100 delivers 111.7 pts/$ vs 119.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 4300GE — making the Ryzen 3 4300GE the 6.8% better value option.