The Core i3-8100 is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600 and it's also a better value for money, as it's $30.91 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-8100
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 25% cheaper – $95.22 vs $126.13
- A better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Core i3-8100 vs Ryzen 5 2600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€95.22
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.52/FPS
100%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
181
99%
Min 1% FPS
120
98%
Price, €
€126.13
75%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
75%
Core i3-8100 vs Ryzen 5 2600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8100 vs Ryzen 5 2600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8100 vs Ryzen 5 2600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
82%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-8100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
$117.00 | MSRP | $199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
