The Core i7-2600K is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-7100 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's CA$111.54 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 62% cheaper – CA$67.34 vs CA$178.88
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 51 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-7100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
93%
Min 1% FPS
115
94%
Price, CA$
CA$178.88
37%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.04/FPS
35%
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, CA$
CA$67.34
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.36/FPS
100%
Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-7100 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 i7-2600K vs Core i3-7100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-7100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $317.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
