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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-6100 vs Xeon E3-1275 v3

The Core i3-6100 is slightly slower than the Xeon E3-1275 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 2 years and 3 months newer
  • Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Available for $339

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E3-1275 v3 ranks 15 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E3-1275 v3 has 2 more cores.

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Xeon E3-1275 v3 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E3-1275 v3 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-6100 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Core i3-6100 draws 33W less power.

LGA1151
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LGA1150
Skylake
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Haswell-WS
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
Intel HD 530
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Intel HD P4600
2133 MHz (DDR4)
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1600 MHz (DDR3)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-6100 or Xeon E3-1275 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E3-1275 v3. It's 71% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 36/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E3-1275 v3 than Core i3-6100?expand_more
71% 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 Xeon E3-1275 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E3-1275 v3 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E3-1275 v3 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 36/100 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 Xeon E3-1275 v3?expand_more
Performance: Core i3-6100 scores 21/100, Xeon E3-1275 v3 scores 36/100. 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 Xeon E3-1275 v3 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 Xeon E3-1275 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E3-1275 v3 is the stronger pick at 36/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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