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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-6100 vs Core i3-6100

The FX-6100 is much slower than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $10.15 cheaper!

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$33.90View CPUAll CPUs

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$44.05View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 102% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 11 months newer

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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League of Legends2009

FX-6100

108FPS

Core i3-6100

191FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

181FPS

200FPS

328FPS

496FPS

Dota 22013

FX-6100

169FPS

Core i3-6100

181FPS

Valorant2020

FX-6100

538FPS

Core i3-6100

572FPS

Overwatch 22023

FX-6100

532FPS

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Fortnite2017

FX-6100

334FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Apex Legends2019

FX-6100

385FPS

Core i3-6100

366FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

FX-6100

Core i3-6100

22%

Core i3-6100 ranks 20 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-6100

Core i3-6100

FX-6100 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

FX-6100

Core i3-6100

FX-6100 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-6100

8 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

FX-6100 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-6100

3.3 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 12% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

3.9 GHz

TDPhelp

95W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 44W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-6100

$33.90

Core i3-6100

$44.05

FX-6100 is $10.15 cheaper.

FX-6100Core i3-6100

AM3+

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LGA1151

Zambezi

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Skylake

Desktop

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Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Integrated GPUhelp

Intel HD 530

DDR3

RAMhelp

2133 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-6100 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i3-6100. It's 1000% faster than the FX-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 22/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-6100 than FX-6100?expand_more

1000% 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, FX-6100 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 FX-6100 and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: FX-6100 scores 2/100, 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 FX-6100 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 FX-6100 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.