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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-6100 vs Core i5-8365U

The Core i3-6100 is slightly slower than the Core i5-8365U on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 8 months newer
Available for $297

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Dota 22013

182FPS

183FPS

500FPS

505FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-6100

194FPS

Core i5-8365U

197FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-6100

574FPS

Core i5-8365U

576FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-6100

201FPS

Core i5-8365U

201FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Core i5-8365U

325FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Core i5-8365U

518FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-6100

601FPS

Core i5-8365U

604FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i3-6100

21%

Core i5-8365U

27%

Core i5-8365U ranks 6 points higher.

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Core i3-6100

Core i5-8365U

Core i5-8365U has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-6100

Core i5-8365U

Core i5-8365U has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Core i5-8365U

6 MB

Core i5-8365U has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i5-8365U

1.6 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 131% higher base clock.

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Core i3-6100

Core i5-8365U

4.1 GHz

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Core i3-6100

51W

Core i5-8365U

15W

Core i5-8365U draws 36W less power.

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Core i3-6100

Core i5-8365U

Core i3-6100Core i5-8365U

LGA1151

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Intel BGA 1528

Skylake

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Whiskey Lake-U

Desktop

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Mobile

Intel HD 530

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UHD Graphics 620

2133 MHz (DDR4)

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-6100 or Core i5-8365U?expand_more

The Core i5-8365U. It's 29% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 27/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-8365U than Core i3-6100?expand_more

29% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-6100 or Core i5-8365U?expand_more

The Core i5-8365U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-8365U worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 27/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-6100 and Core i5-8365U?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-6100 scores 21/100, Core i5-8365U scores 27/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-6100 or Core i5-8365U bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-6100 or Core i5-8365U?expand_more

The Core i5-8365U is the stronger pick at 27/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.