Ryzen 3 3100 and 3300X review: What a gamer needs

A lot is changing in the desktop PC space thanks to the competition between AMD and Intel. AMD’s recent Ryzen CPUs have stormed into the market with incredible performance and affordable pricing. And while Intel still holds the edge at the high-end in terms of gaming, it’s easier to recommend an AMD chip to most people right now. Now, with the entry-level Ryzen 3 parts, that is more true than ever.

AMD is finally launching the Ryzen 3 3100 and 3300X. These are both four-core/eight-thread CPUs running on the Zen 2 architecture. The 3100 has a base clock of 3.6GHz with a maximum boost clock speed of 3.9GHz for $100. For the 3300X, you’ll get 3.8GHz that boosts to a max of 4.3GHz for $120. Both products come with the Wraith Stealth cooler. They are also compatible with AMD’s new B550 chipset.