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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 9600X vs Core i3-6100

The Ryzen 5 9600X is much 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 135% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 1 month newer
Available for $279

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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

Ryzen 5 9600X

455FPS

Core i3-6100

191FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 5 9600X

227FPS

Core i3-6100

200FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 5 9600X

273FPS

Core i3-6100

216FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 5 9600X

841FPS

Core i3-6100

571FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Fortnite2017

311FPS

325FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 5 9600X

881FPS

Core i3-6100

599FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Ryzen 5 9600X

Core i3-6100

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 5 9600X

77%

Core i3-6100

22%

Ryzen 5 9600X ranks 55 points higher.

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Ryzen 5 9600X

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 9600X has 4 more cores.

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Ryzen 5 9600X

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 9600X has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 9600X

32 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Ryzen 5 9600X has 28 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 5 9600X

3.9 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 5 9600X has a 5% higher base clock.

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5.4 GHz

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65W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 14W less power.

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Ryzen 5 9600X

Core i3-6100

$48.21

Ryzen 5 9600XCore i3-6100

AM5

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LGA1151

Granite Ridge

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Skylake

Desktop

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Desktop

Radeon Graphics

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Intel HD 530

5600 MHz (DDR5)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 9600X or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 9600X. It's 250% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 9600X than Core i3-6100?expand_more

250% 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, Ryzen 5 9600X or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 9600X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 9600X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 9600X and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 5 9600X scores 77/100, 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 Ryzen 5 9600X 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 Ryzen 5 9600X or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 9600X is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.