Apple M2 vs Ryzen 3 3100

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 3 3100
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
7.51
Apple M2
2022
8 cores / 8 threads, 20 Watt
9.40
+25.2%

Apple M2 outperforms Ryzen 3 3100 by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 3 3100 and Apple M2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking974814
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation33.70no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesMatisse (Ryzen 3000 Desktop)Apple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency10.9344.48
Architecture codenameMatisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)no data
Release date24 April 2020 (4 years ago)10 June 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$99no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 3 3100 and Apple M2 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.48 GHz
L1 cache96K (per core)2 MB
L2 cache512K (per core)20 MB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm
Die size74 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million20000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 3 3100 and Apple M2 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM4no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt20 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 3 3100 and Apple M2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SMEno data
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 3 3100 and Apple M2 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 3 3100 and Apple M2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataApple M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 3 3100 and Apple M2.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

Ryzen 3 3100 7.51
Apple M2 9.40
+25.2%

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.

Ryzen 3 3100 11928
Apple M2 14933
+25.2%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ryzen 3 3100 991
Apple M2 1215
+22.6%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ryzen 3 3100 178
Apple M2 223
+25.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.51 9.40
Recency 24 April 2020 10 June 2022
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 20 Watt

Apple M2 has a 25.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 225% lower power consumption.

The Apple M2 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 3100 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 3 3100 is a desktop processor while Apple M2 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 3 3100 and Apple M2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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