The Core i5-10600KF is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-6100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $73.59 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-10600KF
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-6100
- Up to 63% cheaper – $43.52 vs $117.11
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 59% less energy – 51 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-10600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-10600KF vs Core i3-6100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
€117.11
37%
Value, €/FPS
€0.6/FPS
38%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
182
95%
Min 1% FPS
121
95%
Price, €
€43.52
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.23/FPS
100%
Core i5-10600KF vs Core i3-6100 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 i5-10600KF vs Core i3-6100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10600KF vs Core i3-6100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
80%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
4.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
