Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600 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 i5-7600 is 275 days older than the cheaper Core i3-8100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600
- Performs up to 1% better in Apex Legends than Core i3-8100 - 277 vs 274 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Up to 6% cheaper than Core i5-7600 - CA$145.0 vs CA$153.92
- Up to 5% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i5-7600 - CA$0.53 vs CA$0.56 per FPS
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
277
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.56/FPS
94%
Price, CA$
CA$153.92
94%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$153.92 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 85 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
274
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.53/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$145
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$145 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 85 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600 | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |