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Core i3-6100 vs Core i5-11600K

Core i3-6100 vs Core i5-11600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Intel Core I3-6100 I3 6100 3,7 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 51 W CPU Prozessor LGA 1151

Buy for 68.52 on Amazon

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Intel Core i5-11600K

3.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Intel Core i5-11600K 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.9GHz Tuboboost: 4.9GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811600K

Buy for 210.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1710 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Intel Core I3-6100 I3 6100 3,7 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 51 W CPU Prozessor LGA 1151

Buy for 68.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1711 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-11600K

3.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Intel Core i5-11600K 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.9GHz Tuboboost: 4.9GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811600K

Buy for 210.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1710 minutes ago

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 i3-6100

  • Up to 67% cheaper than Core i5-11600K - €68.52 vs €210.77
  • Up to 64% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i5-11600K - €0.58 vs €1.62 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 51 vs 125 Watts

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
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Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015


FPS

119

91%

Value, €/FPS

€0.58/FPS

100%

Price, €

€68.52

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core I3-6100 I3 6100 3,7 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 51 W CPU Prozessor LGA 1151

Buy for 68.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1711 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

130

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.62/FPS

35%

Price, €

€210.77

32%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-11600K 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.9GHz Tuboboost: 4.9GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811600K

Buy for 210.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1710 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1194

54%

Multi-Core

2336

27%

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2186

100%

Multi-Core

8579

100%

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo

Intel Core i3-6100

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Intel Core i5-11600K Logo

Intel Core i5-11600K

Sep 1st, 2015Release Date
Mar 16th, 2021
Core i3CollectionCore i5
SkylakeCodenameRocket Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.9 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
51 W
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
37.0xMultiplier
39.0x
Intel HD 530Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 750
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i3-6100 or Core i5-11600K

Elden Ring, 1920 x 1080, Maximum

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