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Core i5-6600K vs Core i3-6100

Core i5-6600K vs Core i3-6100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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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 86 minutes ago

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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 86 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-6600K outperforms the more expensive Core i3-6100 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-6600K is 61 days older than the more expensive Core i3-6100.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K

  • Performs up to 5% better in Rust than Core i3-6100 - 196 vs 186 FPS
  • Up to 23% cheaper than Core i3-6100 - €53.0 vs €68.52
  • Up to 27% better value when playing Rust than Core i3-6100 - €0.27 vs €0.37 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100

  • Consumes up to 44% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600K - 51 vs 91 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Rust.
Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


FPS

196

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.27/FPS

100%

Price, €

€53

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-6600K 3,5GHz Boxed CPU

Buy for 53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 86 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015


FPS

186

94%

Value, €/FPS

€0.37/FPS

72%

Price, €

€68.52

77%

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 86 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


Single-Core

1419

100%

Multi-Core

4012

100%

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1194

84%

Multi-Core

2336

58%

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo

Intel Core i5-6600K

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Intel Core i3-6100 Logo

Intel Core i3-6100

Jul 2nd, 2015Release Date
Sep 1st, 2015
Core i5CollectionCore i3
SkylakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4
Cores2
4Threads4
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
91 WTDP
51 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
35.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 530
Yes
OverclockableNo

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