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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i3-6100

The Ryzen 7 2700X is slightly faster 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 10% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 8 months newer
Available for $329

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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 7 2700X

205FPS

Core i3-6100

189FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 7 2700X

203FPS

Core i3-6100

200FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 7 2700X

218FPS

Core i3-6100

215FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 7 2700X

582FPS

Core i3-6100

570FPS

Rust2018

Ryzen 7 2700X

291FPS

Core i3-6100

286FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 7 2700X

326FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Minecraft2011

610FPS

598FPS

517FPS

492FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 7 2700X

27%

Core i3-6100

23%

Ryzen 7 2700X ranks 4 points higher.

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Ryzen 7 2700X

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 7 2700X has 6 more cores.

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Ryzen 7 2700X

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 7 2700X has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 2700X

16 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Ryzen 7 2700X has 12 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 7 2700X

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

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4.35 GHz

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105W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 54W less power.

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Ryzen 7 2700X

Core i3-6100

$46.31

Ryzen 7 2700XCore i3-6100

AM4

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LGA1151

Zen

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Skylake

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 530

2933 MHz (DDR4)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 2700X or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 2700X. It's 17% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 27/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 2700X than Core i3-6100?expand_more

17% 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 7 2700X or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 2700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 2700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 27/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 2700X and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 7 2700X scores 27/100, Core i3-6100 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 7 2700X 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 7 2700X or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 2700X is the stronger pick at 27/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.