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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-6100 vs Ryzen 7 7700

The Core i3-6100 is much slower than the Ryzen 7 7700 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 107% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 6 months newer
Available for $329

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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League of Legends2009

Core i3-6100

194FPS

Ryzen 7 7700

402FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-6100

574FPS

Ryzen 7 7700

780FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

216FPS

261FPS

500FPS

737FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-6100

182FPS

Ryzen 7 7700

295FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-6100

201FPS

Ryzen 7 7700

223FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i3-6100

197FPS

Ryzen 7 7700

250FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Ryzen 7 7700

324FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-6100

21%

Ryzen 7 7700

67%

Ryzen 7 7700 ranks 46 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 7 7700

Ryzen 7 7700 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 7 7700

Ryzen 7 7700 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Ryzen 7 7700

32 MB

Ryzen 7 7700 has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 7 7700

5.3 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-6100

51W

Ryzen 7 7700

65W

Core i3-6100 draws 14W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-6100

$67.18

Ryzen 7 7700

Core i3-6100Ryzen 7 7700

LGA1151

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AM5

Skylake

Codenamehelp

Raphael

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 530

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Radeon Graphics

2133 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-6100 or Ryzen 7 7700?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700. It's 219% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7700 than Core i3-6100?expand_more

219% 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 7 7700?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 67/100 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 7 7700?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-6100 scores 21/100, Ryzen 7 7700 scores 67/100. 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 7 7700 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 7 7700?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700 is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.