Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-10100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-10100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-8600K is 938 days older than the cheaper Core i3-10100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-10100
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i5-8600K - CA$143.23 vs CA$225.0
- Up to 36% better value when playing Saints Row than Core i5-8600K - CA$0.88 vs CA$1.37 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8600K - 8 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600K
- Performs up to 1% better in Saints Row than Core i3-10100 - 164 vs 162 FPS
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
162
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.88/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$143.23
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$143.23 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 92 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
164
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.37/FPS
64%
Price, CA$
CA$225
63%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$225 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 92 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-10100 | vs | Intel Core i5-8600K |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |