i3-11100B vs Ryzen 5 2600X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 2600X
2018
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
8.76
+22.5%
Core i3-11100B
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
7.15

Ryzen 5 2600X outperforms Core i3-11100B by a significant 23% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 2600X and Core i3-11100B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking863987
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.22no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5no data
Power efficiency8.7310.41
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)no data
Release date19 April 2018 (6 years ago)1 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 2600X and Core i3-11100B 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.25 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache96K (per core)no data
L2 cache512K (per core)no data
L3 cache16 MB (shared)12 MB
Chip lithography12 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size192 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors4,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 2600X and Core i3-11100B 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 2600X and Core i3-11100B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHAIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 2600X and Core i3-11100B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 2600X and Core i3-11100B are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 2600X and Core i3-11100B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelUp to 3200 MT/s
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth46.933 GB/s45.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequency-1.4 GHz
Execution Units-16

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen 5 2600X and Core i3-11100B integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4
eDP-+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen 5 2600X and Core i3-11100B integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support-+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096 x 2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP-4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen 5 2600X and Core i3-11100B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12
OpenGL-4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 2600X and Core i3-11100B.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes2016

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 5 2600X 8.76
+22.5%
i3-11100B 7.15

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 5 2600X 13908
+22.5%
i3-11100B 11357

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.76 7.15
Recency 19 April 2018 1 April 2021
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 12 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 5 2600X has a 22.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

i3-11100B, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 20% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 2600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-11100B in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 2600X is a desktop processor while Core i3-11100B is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 2600X and Core i3-11100B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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