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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-820QM vs Core i3-6100

The Core i7-820QM is much slower than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $546

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Up to 116% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Dota 22013

Core i7-820QM

169FPS

Core i3-6100

180FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-820QM

100FPS

Core i3-6100

187FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-820QM

178FPS

Core i3-6100

200FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-820QM

209FPS

Core i3-6100

215FPS

Overwatch 22023

537FPS

517FPS

308FPS

489FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-820QM

539FPS

Core i3-6100

569FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i7-820QM

389FPS

Core i3-6100

366FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-820QM

Core i3-6100

22%

Core i3-6100 ranks 16 points higher.

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Core i7-820QM

Core i3-6100

Core i7-820QM has 2 more cores.

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Core i7-820QM

Core i3-6100

Core i7-820QM has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-820QM

8 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Core i7-820QM has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-820QM

1.733 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 114% higher base clock.

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3.067 GHz

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45W

51W

Core i7-820QM draws 6W less power.

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Core i7-820QM

Core i3-6100

$63.88

Core i7-820QMCore i3-6100

LGAG1

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LGA1151

Clarksfield

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Skylake

Mobile

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Desktop

None

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Intel HD 530

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-820QM or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i3-6100. It's 267% faster than the Core i7-820QM on average across 100+ games, scoring 22/100 vs 6/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-6100 than Core i7-820QM?expand_more

267% 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 i7-820QM or Core i3-6100?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 22/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-820QM and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-820QM scores 6/100, Core i3-6100 scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-820QM or Core i3-6100 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 i7-820QM or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i3-6100 is the stronger pick at 22/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.