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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2680 v3 vs Core i3-6100

The Xeon E5-2680 v3 is slightly slower 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 11% 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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Counter-Strike 22023

Xeon E5-2680 v3

472FPS

Core i3-6100

500FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2680 v3

198FPS

Core i3-6100

201FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E5-2680 v3

177FPS

Core i3-6100

194FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E5-2680 v3

590FPS

Core i3-6100

602FPS

Elden Ring2022

Xeon E5-2680 v3

148FPS

Core i3-6100

150FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon E5-2680 v3

Core i3-6100

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E5-2680 v3

214FPS

Core i3-6100

216FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E5-2680 v3

324FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E5-2680 v3

25%

Core i3-6100

21%

Xeon E5-2680 v3 ranks 4 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2680 v3

Core i3-6100

Xeon E5-2680 v3 has 10 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2680 v3

Core i3-6100

Xeon E5-2680 v3 has 20 more threads.

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Xeon E5-2680 v3

30 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Xeon E5-2680 v3 has 26 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2680 v3

2.5 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

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

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3.3 GHz

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120W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 69W less power.

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Xeon E5-2680 v3

Core i3-6100

$54.94

Xeon E5-2680 v3Core i3-6100

LGA2011-3

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LGA1151

Haswell-EP

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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

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2680 v3 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i3-6100. It's 19% faster than the Xeon E5-2680 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 21/100 vs 25/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-6100 than Xeon E5-2680 v3?expand_more

19% 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 E5-2680 v3 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i3-6100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-6100 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 21/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2680 v3 and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2680 v3 scores 25/100, 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 Xeon E5-2680 v3 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 E5-2680 v3 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i3-6100 is the stronger pick at 21/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.