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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon X3440 vs Core i3-6100

The Xeon X3440 is much 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 121% 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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League of Legends2009

Xeon X3440

97FPS

Core i3-6100

184FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon X3440

169FPS

Core i3-6100

179FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon X3440

540FPS

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon X3440

391FPS

Core i3-6100

366FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

209FPS

215FPS

298FPS

485FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon X3440

539FPS

Core i3-6100

567FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon X3440

177FPS

Core i3-6100

199FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon X3440

Core i3-6100

23%

Core i3-6100 ranks 19 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon X3440

Core i3-6100

Xeon X3440 has 2 more cores.

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Xeon X3440

Core i3-6100

Xeon X3440 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon X3440

8 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Xeon X3440 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon X3440

2.533 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 46% higher base clock.

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2.933 GHz

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95W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 44W less power.

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Xeon X3440

Core i3-6100

$68.55

Xeon X3440Core i3-6100

LGA1156

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LGA1151

Lynnfield

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Skylake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 530

1333 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 X3440 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Xeon X3440. It's 475% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 4/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon X3440 than Core i3-6100?expand_more

475% 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 X3440 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Xeon X3440 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon X3440 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 4/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon X3440 and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Xeon X3440 scores 4/100, 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 X3440 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 X3440 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Xeon X3440 is the stronger pick at 4/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.