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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E-2278G vs Core i3-6100

The Xeon E-2278G 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 11% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 10 months newer
Available for $494

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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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Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E-2278G

219FPS

Core i3-6100

215FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E-2278G

208FPS

Core i3-6100

189FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E-2278G

519FPS

Core i3-6100

517FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E-2278G

203FPS

Core i3-6100

200FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E-2278G

584FPS

Core i3-6100

570FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E-2278G

326FPS

Core i3-6100

325FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon E-2278G

365FPS

Core i3-6100

366FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E-2278G

187FPS

Core i3-6100

181FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon E-2278G

39%

Core i3-6100

23%

Xeon E-2278G ranks 16 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E-2278G

Core i3-6100

Xeon E-2278G has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E-2278G

Core i3-6100

Xeon E-2278G has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E-2278G

16 MB

Core i3-6100

4 MB

Xeon E-2278G has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E-2278G

3.4 GHz

Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz

Core i3-6100 has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

5 GHz

TDPhelp

95W

51W

Core i3-6100 draws 44W less power.

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Xeon E-2278G

Core i3-6100

$28.30

Xeon E-2278GCore i3-6100

LGA1151

Sockethelp

LGA1151

Coffee Lake-S WS

Codenamehelp

Skylake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

HD Graphics P630

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Intel HD 530

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E-2278G or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Xeon E-2278G. It's 70% faster than the Core i3-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 39/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E-2278G than Core i3-6100?expand_more

70% 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, Xeon E-2278G or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Xeon E-2278G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E-2278G worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 39/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E-2278G and Core i3-6100?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E-2278G scores 39/100, 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 Xeon E-2278G 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 Xeon E-2278G or Core i3-6100?expand_more

The Xeon E-2278G is the stronger pick at 39/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.