HowManyFPS Desktop App v1.26.0Track Bottlenecks and Boost Your FPSOpen HowManyFPS.com on your PC to benchmark

CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-6100 vs FX-6100

The Core i3-6100 is much faster than the FX-6100 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $11.95 more expensive!

bar_chartBenchmarks groupCommunity calculateFPS Calculator compressBottleneck Calculator

CPU

$45.85View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 117% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 11 months newer

CPU

$33.90View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

View Compare All GPUs

Select GPU

League of Legends2009

186FPS

100FPS

488FPS

305FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-6100

180FPS

FX-6100

169FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-6100

199FPS

FX-6100

178FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-6100

215FPS

FX-6100

209FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-6100

325FPS

FX-6100

338FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-6100

568FPS

FX-6100

539FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-6100

517FPS

FX-6100

538FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-6100

23%

FX-6100

Core i3-6100 ranks 21 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-6100

FX-6100

FX-6100 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-6100

FX-6100

FX-6100 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-6100

4 MB

FX-6100

8 MB

FX-6100 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

FX-6100

3.3 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 12% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-6100

FX-6100

3.9 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-6100

51W

FX-6100

95W

Core i3-6100 draws 44W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-6100

$45.85

FX-6100

$33.90

FX-6100 is $11.95 cheaper.

Core i3-6100FX-6100

LGA1151

Sockethelp

AM3+

Skylake

Codenamehelp

Zambezi

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

Intel HD 530

Integrated GPUhelp

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

2133 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

DDR3

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-6100 or FX-6100?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

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

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-6100 and FX-6100?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-6100 scores 23/100, FX-6100 scores 2/100. 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 FX-6100 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 FX-6100?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.