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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 7520U vs Core i3-6100

The Ryzen 5 7520U is slightly 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 7% faster on average across 100+ games
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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

Ryzen 5 7520U

504FPS

Core i3-6100

488FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 5 7520U

183FPS

Core i3-6100

180FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 5 7520U

197FPS

Core i3-6100

186FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 5 7520U

201FPS

Core i3-6100

199FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 5 7520U

576FPS

Core i3-6100

568FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 5 7520U

217FPS

Core i3-6100

215FPS

Rocket League2015

Ryzen 5 7520U

906FPS

Core i3-6100

900FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 5 7520U

518FPS

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 5 7520U

31%

Core i3-6100

23%

Ryzen 5 7520U ranks 8 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 7520U

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 7520U has 2 more cores.

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Ryzen 5 7520U

Core i3-6100

Ryzen 5 7520U has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 7520U

4 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 7520U

2.8 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 32% higher base clock.

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4.3 GHz

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15W

51W

Ryzen 5 7520U draws 36W less power.

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Ryzen 5 7520U

Core i3-6100

$59.54

Ryzen 5 7520UCore i3-6100

FT6

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LGA1151

Mendocino

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Skylake

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon 610M

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Intel HD 530

5500 MHz (LPDDR5)

RAMhelp

2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 7520U or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7520U. It's 35% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 31/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7520U than Core i3-6100?expand_more

35% 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 7520U or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7520U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 7520U worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 31/100 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 7520U and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 5 7520U scores 31/100, Core i3-6100 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 5 7520U 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 7520U or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7520U is the stronger pick at 31/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.