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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon X3470 vs Core i3-6100

The Xeon X3470 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 86% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 1 month 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 X3470

208FPS

Core i3-6100

215FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon X3470

114FPS

Core i3-6100

189FPS

Elden Ring2022

Xeon X3470

Core i3-6100

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon X3470

183FPS

Core i3-6100

200FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon X3470

332FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon X3470

538FPS

Core i3-6100

570FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon X3470

529FPS

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Xeon X3470

Core i3-6100

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon X3470

Core i3-6100

23%

Core i3-6100 ranks 16 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon X3470

Core i3-6100

Xeon X3470 has 2 more cores.

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Xeon X3470

Core i3-6100

Xeon X3470 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon X3470

8 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Xeon X3470 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon X3470

2.933 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 26% higher base clock.

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3.6 GHz

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95W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 44W less power.

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Xeon X3470

Core i3-6100

$28.30

Xeon X3470Core 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

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon X3470 or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i3-6100. It's 229% faster than the Xeon X3470 on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-6100 than Xeon X3470?expand_more

229% 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 X3470 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 X3470 and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Xeon X3470 scores 7/100, 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 X3470 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 X3470 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.