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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 7700X vs Core i3-6100

The Ryzen 7 7700X is much faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $172.81 more expensive!

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$239.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 111% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 2 months newer
Available for $239.99

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$67.18View CPUAll CPUs

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 7700X

410FPS

Core i3-6100

194FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 7 7700X

263FPS

Core i3-6100

216FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 7 7700X

790FPS

Core i3-6100

574FPS

Dota 22013

301FPS

182FPS

745FPS

500FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 7 7700X

224FPS

Core i3-6100

201FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 7 7700X

322FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 7 7700X

Core i3-6100

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 7 7700X

69%

Core i3-6100

21%

Ryzen 7 7700X ranks 48 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 7 7700X has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 7 7700X has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

32 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Ryzen 7 7700X has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X has a 22% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

5.4 GHz

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105W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 54W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

$239.99

Core i3-6100

$67.18

Core i3-6100 is $172.81 cheaper.

Ryzen 7 7700XCore 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 7700X or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X. It's 229% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

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

229% 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 7700X or Core i3-6100?expand_more

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

paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 69/100 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 7700X and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 7 7700X scores 69/100, 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 7700X 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 7700X or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.