Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10600KF is 1213 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Performs up to 3% better in Valheim than Core i3-7100 - 205 vs 199 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 47% cheaper than Core i5-10600KF - CA$118.88 vs CA$222.88
- Up to 45% better value when playing Valheim than Core i5-10600KF - CA$0.6 vs CA$1.09 per FPS
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600KF - 51 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
205
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.09/FPS
55%
Price, CA$
CA$222.88
53%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$222.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18061 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
199
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.6/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$118.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$118.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18062 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |