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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-6100 vs Ryzen 9 7900X3D

The Core i3-6100 is much slower than the Ryzen 9 7900X3D on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $740.45 cheaper!

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Up to 161% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 5 months newer
Available for $799.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-6100

488FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

821FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-6100

180FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

369FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-6100

186FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

499FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-6100

199FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

230FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-6100

568FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

892FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-6100

215FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

284FPS

Rocket League2015

Core i3-6100

900FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

1169FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-6100

23%

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

86%

Ryzen 9 7900X3D ranks 63 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Ryzen 9 7900X3D has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Ryzen 9 7900X3D has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

128 MB

Ryzen 9 7900X3D has 124 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

4.4 GHz

Ryzen 9 7900X3D has a 19% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

5.6 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-6100

51W

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

120W

Core i3-6100 draws 69W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-6100

$59.54

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

$799.99

Core i3-6100 is $740.45 cheaper.

Core i3-6100Ryzen 9 7900X3D

LGA1151

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AM5

Skylake

Codenamehelp

Raphael

Desktop

Segmenthelp

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 9 7900X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 7900X3D. It's 274% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 86/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 7900X3D than Core i3-6100?expand_more

274% 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 9 7900X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 7900X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 9 7900X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 86/100 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 9 7900X3D?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-6100 scores 23/100, Ryzen 9 7900X3D scores 86/100. 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 9 7900X3D 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 9 7900X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 7900X3D is the stronger pick at 86/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.