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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6800K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-6100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-6100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6800K is 273 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-6100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Up to 71% cheaper than Core i7-6800K - CA$59.99 vs CA$208.35
- Up to 71% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i7-6800K - CA$0.35 vs CA$1.21 per FPS
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 51 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Performs up to 2% better in Diablo IV than Core i3-6100 - 172 vs 169 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-6100
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
169
98.25581395348837%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.35/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$59.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80662I36100 6th Generation Core i3-6100 Processor
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In Stock
Updated 58290 minutes ago
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
172
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.21/FPS
28.92561983471074%
Price, CA$
CA$208.35
28%
FPS Winner
Intel BX80671I76800K Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor, Gray
Buy for CA$208.35 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 58290 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-6100
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-6100
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Single-Core
1194
97.54901960784314%
Multi-Core
2336
41.26479420597068%
Intel Core i3-6100 | vs | Intel Core i7-6800K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1st, 2015 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Skylake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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