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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1220 v5 vs Core i3-6100

The Xeon E3-1220 v5 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 3% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 months newer
Available for $203

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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

Xeon E3-1220 v5

191FPS

Core i3-6100

186FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E3-1220 v5

216FPS

Core i3-6100

215FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1220 v5

200FPS

Core i3-6100

199FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E3-1220 v5

325FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E3-1220 v5

181FPS

Core i3-6100

180FPS

Valorant2020

571FPS

568FPS

495FPS

488FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E3-1220 v5

517FPS

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E3-1220 v5

35%

Core i3-6100

23%

Xeon E3-1220 v5 ranks 12 points higher.

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Xeon E3-1220 v5

Core i3-6100

Xeon E3-1220 v5 has 2 more cores.

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8 MB

4 MB

Xeon E3-1220 v5 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E3-1220 v5

3 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 23% higher base clock.

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3.5 GHz

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80W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 29W less power.

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Xeon E3-1220 v5

Core i3-6100

$45.85

Xeon E3-1220 v5Core i3-6100

LGA1151

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LGA1151

Skylake-DT

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Skylake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 530

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1220 v5 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E3-1220 v5 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1220 v5 and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1220 v5 scores 35/100, 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 Xeon E3-1220 v5 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 Xeon E3-1220 v5 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.