Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600K outperforms Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-6600K is 551 days older than Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Consumes up to 44% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600K - 51 vs 91 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K
- Performs up to 2% better in Remnant II than Core i3-7100 - 88 vs 86 FPS
Remnant II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
86
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.24/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$106.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$106.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 97 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i5-6600K |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 91 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |