The Core i3-8100 is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7600 and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only CA$7.28 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-8100
- Up to 5% cheaper – CA$126.88 vs CA$134.16
Advantages of the Core i5-7600
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i3-8100 vs Core i5-7600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
183
98%
Min 1% FPS
122
99%
Price, CA$
CA$126.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.69/FPS
100%
Core i5-7600
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
CA$134.16
94%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.72/FPS
96%
Core i3-8100 vs Core i5-7600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8100 vs Core i5-7600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8100 vs Core i5-7600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-7600
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-8100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $117.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
