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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 4600U vs Core i3-6100

The Ryzen 5 4600U is same performance as 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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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

Ryzen 5 4600U

195FPS

Core i3-6100

195FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

216FPS

216FPS

502FPS

501FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 5 4600U

517FPS

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 5 4600U

182FPS

Core i3-6100

182FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 5 4600U

574FPS

Core i3-6100

574FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 5 4600U

325FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 5 4600U

201FPS

Core i3-6100

201FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 5 4600U

26%

Core i3-6100

21%

Ryzen 5 4600U ranks 5 points higher.

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Ryzen 5 4600U

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 4600U has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 4600U

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 4600U has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 4600U

8 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Ryzen 5 4600U has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 4600U

2.1 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

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

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4 GHz

TDPhelp

15W

51W

Ryzen 5 4600U draws 36W less power.

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Ryzen 5 4600U

Core i3-6100

$44.94

Ryzen 5 4600UCore i3-6100

FP6

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LGA1151

Renoir

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Skylake

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon RX Vega 6

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Intel HD 530

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4266 MHz (LPDDR4)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 4600U or Core i3-6100?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 4600U or Core i3-6100?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 4600U and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 5 4600U scores 26/100, 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 4600U 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 4600U or Core i3-6100?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.