The Core i5-10600KF is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-10100, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$91.89 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-10600KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-10100
- Up to 41% cheaper – CA$130.99 vs CA$222.88
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-10600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-10600KF vs Core i3-10100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$222.88
58%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.16/FPS
60%
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
186
97%
Min 1% FPS
124
98%
Price, CA$
CA$130.99
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.7/FPS
100%
Core i5-10600KF vs Core i3-10100 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 i5-10600KF vs Core i3-10100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10600KF vs Core i3-10100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-10100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
4.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
