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Prices and StockMSRP $224
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MSRP $224
Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7100 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-6600 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7100 is 552 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-6600.
Advantages of Core i3-7100
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i5-6600 - CA$68.22 vs CA$119.35
- Up to 42% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-6600 - CA$0.42 vs CA$0.73 per FPS
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600 - 51 vs 65 Watts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
164
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.42/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$68.22
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80677I37100 7th Generation Core i3-7100 Processor
Buy for CA$68.22 on Amazon
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Intel BX80662I56600 6th Generation Core I5-6600 Processor
Buy for CA$119.35 on Amazon
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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i5-6600
Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-7100 | vs | Core i5-6600 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 1st, 2015 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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