Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600KF 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 i5-11600KF is 1258 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-8100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600KF
- Performs up to 6% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i3-8100 - 184 vs 173 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 45% cheaper than Core i5-11600KF - CA$145.0 vs CA$263.05
- Up to 41% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i5-11600KF - CA$0.84 vs CA$1.43 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-11600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
184
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.43/FPS
58%
Price, CA$
CA$263.05
55%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$263.05 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 104 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
173
94%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.84/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$145
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$145 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 104 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-11600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |