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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 3400G vs Core i3-6100

The Ryzen 5 3400G is same performance as the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $86.76 more expensive!

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$120.00View CPUAll CPUs

Is 3 years and 11 months newer
Available for $120.00

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$33.24View CPUAll CPUs

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 3400G

190FPS

Core i3-6100

191FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 5 3400G

517FPS

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 5 3400G

200FPS

Core i3-6100

200FPS

Fortnite2017

325FPS

325FPS

494FPS

495FPS

Elden Ring2022

Ryzen 5 3400G

150FPS

Core i3-6100

150FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 5 3400G

216FPS

Core i3-6100

216FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 5 3400G

571FPS

Core i3-6100

571FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 5 3400G

22%

Core i3-6100

22%

Similar overall gaming performance.

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Ryzen 5 3400G

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 3400G has 2 more cores.

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Ryzen 5 3400G

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 3400G has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3400G

4 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

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Ryzen 5 3400G

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

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4.2 GHz

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65W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 14W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 3400G

$120.00

Core i3-6100

$33.24

Core i3-6100 is $86.76 cheaper.

Ryzen 5 3400GCore i3-6100

AM4

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LGA1151

Picasso

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Skylake

Desktop

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Desktop

Radeon RX Vega 11

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Intel HD 530

2933 MHz (DDR4)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3400G or Core i3-6100?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 3400G 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 22/100 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 3400G and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 5 3400G scores 22/100, 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 3400G 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 3400G or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i3-6100 is the stronger pick at 22/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.