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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U vs Core i3-6100

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is 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 19% 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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Counter-Strike 22023

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

450FPS

Core i3-6100

494FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

164FPS

Core i3-6100

190FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

195FPS

Core i3-6100

200FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

324FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

583FPS

Core i3-6100

599FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

516FPS

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

175FPS

Core i3-6100

181FPS

Rocket League2015

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

891FPS

Core i3-6100

903FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

20%

Core i3-6100

22%

Core i3-6100 ranks 2 points higher.

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Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U has 2 more cores.

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Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U has 4 more threads.

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Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

4 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

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Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

2 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 85% higher base clock.

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3.6 GHz

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15W

51W

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U draws 36W less power.

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Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

Core i3-6100

$21.05

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500UCore i3-6100

FP5

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LGA1151

Raven Ridge

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Skylake

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon Vega 8

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Intel HD 530

2400 MHz (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 PRO 2500U or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i3-6100. It's 10% faster than the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U on average across 100+ games, scoring 22/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-6100 than Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U?expand_more

10% 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 PRO 2500U 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 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U scores 20/100, 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 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 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 PRO 2500U 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.