AMDRyzen 3 3100 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Excellent budget processor. I'm confused as I was under the impression this would be under $100, but I paid $120? Either way, for a 3rd Gen processor, and what this delivers, it still felt like a great deal.While AMD's listing shows Base Clock at 3.6GMz, with a boost clock max at 3.9 GHz, I was able to use UEFI's OC Genie to get 4.17-4.20 GHz steady. I'm running the stock fan (Wraith Stealth Cooler). It also allowed my Ram to run 3000MHz steady OC.For reference I'm using RTX 2060. I've been able to run GTA V at higher settings and obtain up to 90 fps depending on the scenario (Grass settings at Ultra was a frame-killer). GTA V is a fairly CPU-Heavy game. Minecraft also ran perfectly for me, the RTX Beta version ran smooth as well with this CPU.I have 3 intake fans and 1 exhaust fan that all helped to maintain a cool environment for the CPU.

AMD has really ramped up its quality and is easily overtaking INTEL,I have the first generation of the ryzen 7 series, and have never looked back at INTEL since.Intel for the longest has upcharged / overcharged for their CPU's and this affected the gaming community for the longest.Come into the stage AMD, with their revolutionary Ryzen architecture and it's amazing multi-threaded piece of hardware. It easily overtakes Intel in all the corners, and the best part? AFFORDABLE.Anyway I slapped this bad boy into a desktop I set up for my mother to use for a really long term.If you're looking for a CPU for gaming, consider the 5 or 7 series, and if you have money to ball with -> Ryzen ThreadRipper. Ryzen 7 series, you'll be able to stream your gameplay no problem, I unfortunately do not have a desktop built with the 5th series so I wouldn't know.The current 3rd series that I have installed on my mother's computer can handle modern games, but I'd generally steer away if you are considering a gaming setup.This is a decent office / some rendering that requires CPU, multithreaded work.

It was one of the best budget CPUs at one point in time. The lack of availability made them overpriced. I was lucky enough to get one and was thoroughly impressed by its speed and energy efficiency compared to my R5 2600. There are probably newer better CPUs for the price now.

Ok, this is a very popular chip for a reason. 4 core 8 threads, excellent GHz, excellent price. But there is 1 problem. I have built countless PCs over the yeas. Servers, workstations, cheap, expensive, you name it. I watch Linus tech tips, today's #1 AMD evangelist.Yet somehow I didn't know that this chip HAS NO VIDEO CAPABILITY. You MUST buy a discreet video card for this chip.I see where it says it is capable of very high FPS gameplay "with appropriate video card." I get that. What I understood was that you can get HIGHER FPS if you put in a discreet GPU, not that you get ZERO video output with no discreet GPU.I can't be the only person to make this mistake. Pls put in a clear disclaimer that this chip REQUIRES A DISCREET GPU.really, this is a 5 star chip but you get 4 stars for the hassle I endured on my build. 10/10 will buy again, don't worry, and next time with a discreet GPU from the start.

It works really well ! no problems installing it on my motherboard and i would recommend

was going to go with a 5600x, but went with this till that comes back into stock. Was iffy on going this rout. But now ? Glad i did. this little thing GAMES ! just as good as my 3600x. i paired this Ryzen 3100 with a 6700 XT and i have NO issues with any game. Now considering not even upgrading. Think going cheap means bad performance ? NO ! Will buy this again if it ever comes to that.

I was looking for the 3300x but the supply was pretty limited and got this instead for now. It's very impressive for the price and performance it shows. I might upgrade to the 3rd gen Ryzen, but will have to wait and see if it also offers a value CPU and the Big Navi as well. I already have the rest of the required components, just have to wait for the upcoming AMD CPU and GPU.

Easily one of the best CPUs from all time. Great value, awesome performance and have endured quite some time now.PS. Got it before the price sky rocketed because of all the crypto mining issue started but still the price is worth it.