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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon W-1290 vs Core i3-6100

The Xeon W-1290 is quite a bit 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 38% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 9 months newer
Available for $498

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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 W-1290

581FPS

Core i3-6100

492FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon W-1290

624FPS

Core i3-6100

570FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon W-1290

209FPS

Core i3-6100

200FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon W-1290

253FPS

Core i3-6100

189FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon W-1290

227FPS

Core i3-6100

215FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon W-1290

528FPS

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Rocket League2015

Xeon W-1290

942FPS

Core i3-6100

902FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon W-1290

653FPS

Core i3-6100

598FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon W-1290

54%

Core i3-6100

22%

Xeon W-1290 ranks 32 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon W-1290

Core i3-6100

Xeon W-1290 has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon W-1290

Core i3-6100

Xeon W-1290 has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon W-1290

20 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Xeon W-1290 has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon W-1290

3.2 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 16% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

5.2 GHz

TDPhelp

80W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 29W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon W-1290

Core i3-6100

$21.05

Xeon W-1290Core i3-6100

LGA1200

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LGA1151

Comet Lake

Codenamehelp

Skylake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

Intel UHD Graphics P630

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Intel HD 530

2933 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon W-1290 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290. It's 145% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon W-1290 than Core i3-6100?expand_more

145% 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 W-1290 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon W-1290 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 54/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon W-1290 and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Xeon W-1290 scores 54/100, 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 Xeon W-1290 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 W-1290 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290 is the stronger pick at 54/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.