Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600K 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 i5-11600K is 2023 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-6100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Performs up to 9% better in Elden Ring than Core i3-6100 - 130 vs 119 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Up to 54% cheaper than Core i5-11600K - CA$138.88 vs CA$304.99
- Up to 50% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i5-11600K - CA$1.17 vs CA$2.35 per FPS
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 51 vs 125 Watts
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
130
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.35/FPS
49%
Price, CA$
CA$304.99
45%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$304.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18209 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
119
91%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.17/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$138.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$138.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18209 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-11600K | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |