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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-6100 vs Core i7-11700

The Core i3-6100 is quite a bit slower than the Core i7-11700 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 66% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 7 months newer
Available for $323

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-6100

216FPS

Core i7-11700

239FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-6100

193FPS

Core i7-11700

306FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-6100

200FPS

Core i7-11700

215FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-6100

573FPS

Core i7-11700

676FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Core i7-11700

332FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-6100

601FPS

Core i7-11700

708FPS

Dota 22013

182FPS

233FPS

498FPS

642FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-6100

21%

Core i7-11700

48%

Core i7-11700 ranks 27 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-6100

Core i7-11700

Core i7-11700 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-6100

Core i7-11700

Core i7-11700 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Core i7-11700

16 MB

Core i7-11700 has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i7-11700

2.5 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 48% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-6100

Core i7-11700

4.9 GHz

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Core i3-6100

51W

Core i7-11700

65W

Core i3-6100 draws 14W less power.

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Core i3-6100

$44.05

Core i7-11700

Core i3-6100Core i7-11700

LGA1151

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LGA1200

Skylake

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Rocket Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 530

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UHD Graphics 750

2133 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-6100 or Core i7-11700?expand_more

The Core i7-11700. It's 113% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-11700 than Core i3-6100?expand_more

113% 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 i7-11700?expand_more

The Core i7-11700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-11700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 49/100 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 i7-11700?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-6100 scores 23/100, Core i7-11700 scores 49/100. 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 i7-11700 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 i7-11700?expand_more

The Core i7-11700 is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.