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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-6100 vs Ryzen 5 1600X

The Core i3-6100 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 1600X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $148.69 cheaper!

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$46.31View CPUAll CPUs

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$195.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 8 months newer
Available for $195.00

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

Ryzen 5 1600X

216FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Ryzen 5 1600X

325FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-6100

189FPS

Ryzen 5 1600X

190FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-6100

200FPS

Ryzen 5 1600X

200FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-6100

570FPS

Ryzen 5 1600X

571FPS

Overwatch 22023

492FPS

494FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-6100

598FPS

Ryzen 5 1600X

599FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-6100

23%

Ryzen 5 1600X

24%

Ryzen 5 1600X ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 1600X

Ryzen 5 1600X has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 1600X

Ryzen 5 1600X has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Ryzen 5 1600X

16 MB

Ryzen 5 1600X has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 5 1600X

3.6 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 1600X

4 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-6100

51W

Ryzen 5 1600X

95W

Core i3-6100 draws 44W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-6100

$46.31

Ryzen 5 1600X

$195.00

Core i3-6100 is $148.69 cheaper.

Core i3-6100Ryzen 5 1600X

LGA1151

Sockethelp

AM4

Skylake

Codenamehelp

Summit Ridge

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

Intel HD 530

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

2133 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2666 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-6100 or Ryzen 5 1600X?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 Ryzen 5 1600X?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 Ryzen 5 1600X?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-6100 scores 23/100, Ryzen 5 1600X scores 24/100. 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 5 1600X 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 5 1600X?expand_more

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