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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-11400H vs Core i3-6100

The Core i5-11400H is quite a bit 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 47% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 9 months newer
Available for $250

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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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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-11400H

609FPS

Core i3-6100

498FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-11400H

217FPS

Core i3-6100

182FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-11400H

646FPS

Core i3-6100

573FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-11400H

277FPS

Core i3-6100

193FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-11400H

212FPS

Core i3-6100

201FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-11400H

534FPS

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-11400H

331FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-11400H

677FPS

Core i3-6100

601FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-11400H

47%

Core i3-6100

22%

Core i5-11400H ranks 25 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-11400H

Core i3-6100

Core i5-11400H has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-11400H

Core i3-6100

Core i5-11400H has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-11400H

12 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Core i5-11400H has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-11400H

2.2 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

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

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4.5 GHz

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35W

51W

Core i5-11400H draws 16W less power.

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Core i5-11400H

Core i3-6100

$38.65

Core i5-11400HCore i3-6100

Intel BGA 1787

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LGA1151

Tiger Lake-H

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Skylake

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics

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Intel HD 530

3200 MHz (DDR4)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-11400H or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i5-11400H. It's 114% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 47/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-11400H than Core i3-6100?expand_more

114% 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 i5-11400H or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i5-11400H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-11400H worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 47/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-11400H and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-11400H scores 47/100, 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 i5-11400H 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 i5-11400H or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Core i5-11400H is the stronger pick at 47/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.