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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-6100 vs Core Ultra 9 285

The Core i3-6100 is much slower than the Core Ultra 9 285 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 128% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 6 months newer
Available for $579

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-6100

215FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

266FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-6100

186FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

423FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-6100

568FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

804FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-6100

199FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

225FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

320FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-6100

180FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

310FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

576FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-6100

366FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

392FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-6100

23%

Core Ultra 9 285

72%

Core Ultra 9 285 ranks 49 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-6100

Core Ultra 9 285

Core Ultra 9 285 has 22 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-6100

Core Ultra 9 285

Core Ultra 9 285 has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Core Ultra 9 285

36 MB

Core Ultra 9 285 has 32 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

2.5 GHz

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

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-6100

Core Ultra 9 285

5.6 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-6100

51W

Core Ultra 9 285

65W

Core i3-6100 draws 14W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-6100

$69.94

Core Ultra 9 285

Core i3-6100Core Ultra 9 285

LGA1151

Sockethelp

LGA1851

Skylake

Codenamehelp

Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 530

Integrated GPUhelp

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

2133 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-6100 or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 213% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Core i3-6100?expand_more

213% 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 Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 72/100 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 Ultra 9 285?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-6100 scores 23/100, Core Ultra 9 285 scores 72/100. 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 Ultra 9 285 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 Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.