FPSVersusCore i7-6700K vs Ryzen 3 3100
Performance score
Core i5-10400F
Core i3-12100F
Ryzen 5 5600
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Core i5-14600K
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Core i9-14900K
Core i7-6700K and Ryzen 3 3100 are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.
Different sockets (LGA1151 and AM4) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
Median of real render-test runs on users' computers; higher is better. This is 3D work, not FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core i7-6700K | Ryzen 3 3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 20.15 | 20 |
| Ranking position | 431 | 434 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 11.57 | 16.08 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Skylake | Zen 2 (Matisse) |
| Release date | Q3 2015 | 2020-05-21 |
Specifications
| Core i7-6700K | Ryzen 3 3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | no data | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | yes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 | no |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i7-6700K | Ryzen 3 3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| TDP | 91 W | 65 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i7-6700K | Ryzen 3 3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4-1866/2133 | DDR4-3200 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | no data |
| PCI Express version | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros and cons
Core i7-6700K
- has integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 530)
Ryzen 3 3100
- bigger L3 cache: 16 MB vs 8 MB
- lower TDP: 65 W vs 91 W
- newer: released in 2020
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