Key Differences
In short — Core i3-6100 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-650 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-650 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-6100 is 2063 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-650.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Performs up to 4% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i5-650 - 162 vs 156 FPS
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i5-650 - 51 vs 73 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-650
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i3-6100 - CA$56.28 vs CA$69.99
- Up to 16% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i3-6100 - CA$0.36 vs CA$0.43 per FPS
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
162
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.43/FPS
83%
Price, CA$
CA$69.99
80%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$69.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 37 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
FPS
156
96%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.36/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$56.28
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$56.28 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 36 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-6100 | vs | Intel Core i5-650 |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
No | Overclockable | No |