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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 7940H vs Core i3-6100

The Ryzen 9 7940H 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 81% faster on average across 100+ games
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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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Dota 22013

257FPS

182FPS

684FPS

500FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 9 7940H

346FPS

Core i3-6100

194FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 9 7940H

719FPS

Core i3-6100

574FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 9 7940H

219FPS

Core i3-6100

201FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 9 7940H

331FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 9 7940H

553FPS

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 9 7940H

753FPS

Core i3-6100

601FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 9 7940H

63%

Core i3-6100

21%

Ryzen 9 7940H ranks 42 points higher.

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Ryzen 9 7940H

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 9 7940H has 6 more cores.

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Ryzen 9 7940H

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 9 7940H has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 7940H

16 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Ryzen 9 7940H has 12 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 9 7940H

4 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 9 7940H has a 8% higher base clock.

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5.2 GHz

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35W

51W

Ryzen 9 7940H draws 16W less power.

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Ryzen 9 7940H

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 9 7940HCore i3-6100

FP8

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LGA1151

Phoenix

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Skylake

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon 780M

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Intel HD 530

5600 MHz (DDR5)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 7940H or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 7940H. It's 200% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 7940H than Core i3-6100?expand_more

200% 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 9 7940H or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 7940H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 9 7940H worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 63/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 9 7940H scores 63/100, 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 9 7940H 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 9 7940H or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 7940H is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.