The details make the difference
AMD Ryzen 3 3500U vs Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 1,721 | 2,307 |
| Multicore | 5,946 | 5,877 |
| Estimated price | Not listed | $133 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | 3.7 GHz | Not listed |
| Typical TDP | 15 W | 65 W |
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1440 |
| First seen | Q1 2026 | Q1 2019 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD Ryzen 3 3500U has a PassMark single-core score of 1,721, compared with 2,307 for Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz. Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD Ryzen 3 3500U has a PassMark multicore score of 5,946, compared with 5,877 for Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz. AMD Ryzen 3 3500U has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
AMD Ryzen 3 3500U lists FP5; Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz lists FCBGA1440. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD Ryzen 3 3500U on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Core i3-8100B @ 3.60GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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