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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2689 vs Core i3-6100

The Xeon E5-2689 is quite a bit 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 66% 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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Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E5-2689

208FPS

Core i3-6100

215FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E5-2689

328FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E5-2689

125FPS

Core i3-6100

189FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2689

186FPS

Core i3-6100

200FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E5-2689

539FPS

Core i3-6100

570FPS

Overwatch 22023

524FPS

517FPS

370FPS

492FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E5-2689

574FPS

Core i3-6100

598FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E5-2689

11%

Core i3-6100

23%

Core i3-6100 ranks 12 points higher.

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Xeon E5-2689

Core i3-6100

Xeon E5-2689 has 6 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2689

Core i3-6100

Xeon E5-2689 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2689

20 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Xeon E5-2689 has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2689

2.6 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 42% higher base clock.

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3.6 GHz

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115W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 64W less power.

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Xeon E5-2689

Core i3-6100

$46.31

Xeon E5-2689Core i3-6100

LGA2011

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LGA1151

Sandy Bridge-EP

Codenamehelp

Skylake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 530

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2689 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i3-6100. It's 109% faster than the Xeon E5-2689 on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-6100 than Xeon E5-2689?expand_more

109% 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 E5-2689 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 23/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2689 and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2689 scores 11/100, 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 E5-2689 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 E5-2689 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i3-6100 is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.