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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 9955HX vs Core i3-6100

The Ryzen 9 9955HX 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 121% 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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League of Legends2009

Ryzen 9 9955HX

423FPS

Core i3-6100

191FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 9 9955HX

225FPS

Core i3-6100

200FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 9 9955HX

266FPS

Core i3-6100

216FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 9 9955HX

804FPS

Core i3-6100

571FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Fortnite2017

320FPS

325FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 9 9955HX

842FPS

Core i3-6100

599FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Ryzen 9 9955HX

Core i3-6100

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 9 9955HX

79%

Core i3-6100

22%

Ryzen 9 9955HX ranks 57 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 14 more cores.

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Ryzen 9 9955HX

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 28 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX

64 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 60 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX

2.5 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 48% higher base clock.

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5.4 GHz

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55W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 4W less power.

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Ryzen 9 9955HX

Core i3-6100

$48.21

Ryzen 9 9955HXCore i3-6100

FL1

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LGA1151

Fire Range

Codenamehelp

Skylake

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon 610M

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Intel HD 530

5600 MHz (DDR5)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 9955HX or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9955HX. It's 259% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 79/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9955HX than Core i3-6100?expand_more

259% 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 9955HX or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9955HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 9 9955HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 79/100 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 9955HX and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 9 9955HX scores 79/100, 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 9 9955HX 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 9955HX or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9955HX is the stronger pick at 79/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.