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Core i3-10100 vs Core i7-6850K

Core i3-10100 vs Core i7-6850K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Intel Core i3-10100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110100

Buy for 75.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6850K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for 93.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Intel Core i3-10100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110100

Buy for 75.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-6850K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for 93.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-10100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-10100 is 1430 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6850K.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-10100

  • Performs up to 2% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-6850K - 201 vs 198 FPS
  • Up to 19% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - $68.28 vs $84.08
  • Up to 19% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-6850K - $0.38 vs $0.47 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 95 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-10100 - 12 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of HITMAN 3.
HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

201

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.38/FPS

100%

Price, €

€75.79

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-10100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110100

Buy for 75.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

198

98%

Value, €/FPS

€0.47/FPS

80%

Price, €

€93.33

81%

Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for 93.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1426

100%

Multi-Core

4215

72%

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1268

88%

Multi-Core

5821

100%

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo

Intel Core i3-10100

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Intel Core i7-6850K Logo

Intel Core i7-6850K

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameBroadwell E
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
95 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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