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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 3550H vs Core i3-6100

The Ryzen 5 3550H is slightly 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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Up to 11% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

174FPS

191FPS

467FPS

496FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 5 3550H

560FPS

Core i3-6100

572FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 5 3550H

177FPS

Core i3-6100

181FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 5 3550H

197FPS

Core i3-6100

200FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 5 3550H

516FPS

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 5 3550H

324FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 5 3550H

213FPS

Core i3-6100

216FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 5 3550H

23%

Core i3-6100

22%

Ryzen 5 3550H ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 3550H

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 3550H has 2 more cores.

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Ryzen 5 3550H

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 3550H has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3550H

4 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3550H

2.1 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 76% higher base clock.

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3.7 GHz

TDPhelp

35W

51W

Ryzen 5 3550H draws 16W less power.

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Ryzen 5 3550H

Core i3-6100

$37.13

Ryzen 5 3550HCore i3-6100

FP5

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LGA1151

Picasso

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Skylake

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon Vega 8

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Intel HD 530

DDR4

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3550H or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i3-6100. It's 5% faster than the Ryzen 5 3550H on average across 100+ games, scoring 21/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-6100 than Ryzen 5 3550H?expand_more

5% 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, Ryzen 5 3550H 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 21/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 3550H and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 5 3550H scores 22/100, Core i3-6100 scores 21/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 5 3550H 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 Ryzen 5 3550H or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i3-6100 is the stronger pick at 21/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.