Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2186 days newer than Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 9% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i5-2500K - 170 vs 156 FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 51 vs 95 Watts
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
646
51.804330392943065%
Multi-Core
1921
78.72950819672131%
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 51 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |