The Core i7-10700KF is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-6100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $157.26 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-10700KF
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-6100
- Up to 74% cheaper – $55.31 vs $212.57
- 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 i7-10700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-10700KF vs Core i3-6100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-10700KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
193
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
€212.57
26%
Value, €/FPS
€1.1/FPS
27%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
182
94%
Min 1% FPS
121
95%
Price, €
€55.31
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.3/FPS
100%
Core i7-10700KF 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 i7-10700KF vs Core i3-6100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-10700KF vs Core i3-6100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-10700KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
4 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
73%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-10700KF | 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 | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
