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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 7700 vs Core i3-6100

The Ryzen 7 7700 is much 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 107% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 6 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 7700

402FPS

Core i3-6100

194FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 7 7700

261FPS

Core i3-6100

216FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 7 7700

780FPS

Core i3-6100

574FPS

Dota 22013

295FPS

182FPS

737FPS

500FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 7 7700

223FPS

Core i3-6100

201FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 7 7700

324FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 7 7700

Core i3-6100

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 7700

67%

Core i3-6100

21%

Ryzen 7 7700 ranks 46 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 7700

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 7 7700 has 6 more cores.

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Ryzen 7 7700

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 7 7700 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 7700

32 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Ryzen 7 7700 has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700

3.8 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700 has a 3% higher base clock.

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5.3 GHz

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65W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 14W less power.

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Ryzen 7 7700

Core i3-6100

$67.18

Ryzen 7 7700Core i3-6100

AM5

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LGA1151

Raphael

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Skylake

Desktop

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Desktop

Radeon Graphics

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Intel HD 530

5200 MHz (DDR5)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 7700 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700. It's 219% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7700 than Core i3-6100?expand_more

219% 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 7700 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 67/100 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 7700 and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 7 7700 scores 67/100, 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 7 7700 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 7700 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700 is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.