Ryzen 3 5300G vs m3-8100Y

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Aggregate performance score

Core m3-8100Y
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 5 Watt
1.84
Ryzen 3 5300G
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
8.28
+350%

Ryzen 3 5300G outperforms Core m3-8100Y by a whopping 350% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen 3 5300G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2005923
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesCore m3AMD Ryzen 3
Power efficiency34.1811.83
Architecture codenameAmber Lake-Y (2018−2021)Cezanne (2021−2024)
Release date30 August 2018 (6 years ago)13 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen 3 5300G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed1.1 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data40
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB512K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB8 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen 3 5300G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1515AM4
Power consumption (TDP)5 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen 3 5300G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen 3 5300G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen 3 5300G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen 3 5300G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth33.3 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 615AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 2000/3000)
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen 3 5300G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen 3 5300G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen 3 5300G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen 3 5300G.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes10no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

m3-8100Y 1.84
Ryzen 3 5300G 8.28
+350%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

m3-8100Y 2863
Ryzen 3 5300G 12902
+351%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.84 8.28
Integrated graphics card 1.98 3.04
Recency 30 August 2018 13 April 2021
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 5 Watt 65 Watt

m3-8100Y has 1200% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 3 5300G, on the other hand, has a 350% higher aggregate performance score, 53.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 3 5300G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core m3-8100Y in performance tests.

Be aware that Core m3-8100Y is a notebook processor while Ryzen 3 5300G is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen 3 5300G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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