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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-14900HX vs Core i3-6100

The Core i9-14900HX 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 107% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 6 months newer

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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

Core i9-14900HX

394FPS

Core i3-6100

191FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-14900HX

223FPS

Core i3-6100

200FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i9-14900HX

259FPS

Core i3-6100

216FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-14900HX

772FPS

Core i3-6100

571FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i9-14900HX

248FPS

Core i3-6100

196FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-14900HX

325FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-14900HX

808FPS

Core i3-6100

599FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i9-14900HX

248FPS

Core i3-6100

234FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i9-14900HX

73%

Core i3-6100

22%

Core i9-14900HX ranks 51 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-14900HX

Core i3-6100

Core i9-14900HX has 22 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-14900HX

Core i3-6100

Core i9-14900HX has 28 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-14900HX

36 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Core i9-14900HX has 32 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-14900HX

2.2 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 68% higher base clock.

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5.8 GHz

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55W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 4W less power.

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Core i9-14900HX

Core i3-6100

$48.21

Core i9-14900HXCore i3-6100

Intel BGA 1964

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LGA1151

Raptor Lake-HX

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Skylake

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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Intel HD 530

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-14900HX or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i9-14900HX. It's 232% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 73/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-14900HX than Core i3-6100?expand_more

232% 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, Core i9-14900HX or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i9-14900HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-14900HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 73/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-14900HX and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-14900HX scores 73/100, 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 Core i9-14900HX 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 Core i9-14900HX or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i9-14900HX is the stronger pick at 73/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.