Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-8100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-8100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10600KF is 938 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-8100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Performs up to 12% better in Starfield than Core i3-8100 - 63 vs 56 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i5-10600KF - CA$126.88 vs CA$222.88
- Up to 36% better value when playing Starfield than Core i5-10600KF - CA$2.27 vs CA$3.54 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Starfield
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
63
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.54/FPS
64%
Price, CA$
CA$222.88
56%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$222.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18144 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
56
88%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.27/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$126.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$126.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18144 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 i5-10600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |