The Core i5-8600 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-10100, however, it's the same value for money, as it's CA$6.66 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8600
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i3-10100
- Up to 5% cheaper – CA$130.99 vs CA$137.65
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Core i5-8600 vs Core i3-10100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, CA$
CA$137.65
95%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.73/FPS
96%
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
186
99%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, CA$
CA$130.99
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.7/FPS
100%
Core i5-8600 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 i5-8600 vs Core i3-10100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8600 vs Core i3-10100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-10100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $213.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
| 6 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
