Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-10100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-10100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10600K and the cheaper Core i3-10100 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Performs up to 2% better in Apex Legends than Core i3-10100 - 283 vs 278 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-10100 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-10100
- Up to 35% cheaper than Core i5-10600K - $68.54 vs $105.07
- Up to 34% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i5-10600K - $0.27 vs $0.41 per FPS
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
283
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.41/FPS
65%
Price, €
€116.63
65%
FPS Winner
Buy for €116.63 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18153 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
278
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.27/FPS
100%
Price, €
€76.08
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €76.08 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18153 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i3-10100 |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |