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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2650L vs Core i3-6100

The Xeon E5-2650L is much slower than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $178.74 more expensive!

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Up to 130% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 6 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Fortnite2017

Xeon E5-2650L

340FPS

Core i3-6100

324FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2650L

176FPS

Core i3-6100

199FPS

Elden Ring2022

Xeon E5-2650L

146FPS

Core i3-6100

149FPS

League of Legends2009

95FPS

185FPS

291FPS

486FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E5-2650L

209FPS

Core i3-6100

215FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E5-2650L

540FPS

Core i3-6100

567FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E5-2650L

586FPS

Core i3-6100

596FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E5-2650L

Core i3-6100

23%

Core i3-6100 ranks 20 points higher.

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Xeon E5-2650L

Core i3-6100

Xeon E5-2650L has 6 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2650L

Core i3-6100

Xeon E5-2650L has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2650L

20 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Xeon E5-2650L has 16 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E5-2650L

1.8 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 106% higher base clock.

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2.3 GHz

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70W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 19W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E5-2650L

$229.95

Core i3-6100

$51.21

Core i3-6100 is $178.74 cheaper.

Xeon E5-2650LCore i3-6100

LGA2011

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LGA1151

Sandy Bridge-EP

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Skylake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 530

DDR3

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2650L or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2650L. It's 667% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 3/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E5-2650L than Core i3-6100?expand_more

667% 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, Xeon E5-2650L or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2650L is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E5-2650L worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 3/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2650L and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2650L scores 3/100, 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 E5-2650L 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 E5-2650L or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2650L is the stronger pick at 3/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.