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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-6100 vs Ryzen 3 3200U

The Core i3-6100 is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 3 3200U on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 29% faster on average across 100+ games

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Is 3 years and 5 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Core i3-6100

193FPS

Ryzen 3 3200U

156FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-6100

216FPS

Ryzen 3 3200U

211FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-6100

182FPS

Ryzen 3 3200U

173FPS

Overwatch 22023

517FPS

517FPS

498FPS

434FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-6100

573FPS

Ryzen 3 3200U

550FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-6100

201FPS

Ryzen 3 3200U

193FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 3 3200U

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-6100

21%

Ryzen 3 3200U

17%

Core i3-6100 ranks 4 points higher.

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4 MB

4 MB

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Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 3 3200U

2.6 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 42% higher base clock.

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Core i3-6100

Ryzen 3 3200U

3.5 GHz

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Core i3-6100

51W

Ryzen 3 3200U

15W

Ryzen 3 3200U draws 36W less power.

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Core i3-6100

$66.51

Ryzen 3 3200U

Core i3-6100Ryzen 3 3200U

LGA1151

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FP5

Skylake

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Raven Ridge

Desktop

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Mobile

Intel HD 530

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Radeon Vega 3

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 Ryzen 3 3200U?expand_more

The Core i3-6100. It's 24% faster than the Ryzen 3 3200U on average across 100+ games, scoring 21/100 vs 17/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-6100 than Ryzen 3 3200U?expand_more

24% 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 Ryzen 3 3200U?expand_more

The Core i3-6100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-6100 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 21/100 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 Ryzen 3 3200U?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-6100 scores 21/100, Ryzen 3 3200U scores 17/100. 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 Ryzen 3 3200U 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 Ryzen 3 3200U?expand_more

The Core i3-6100 is the stronger pick at 21/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.