Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8100 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-8100 is 826 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500
- Up to 64% cheaper than Core i3-8100 - $28.88 vs $80.43
- Up to 64% better value when playing New World than Core i3-8100 - $0.29 vs $0.8 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Performs up to 1% better in New World than Core i5-6500 - 111 vs 110 FPS
New World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
110
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.29/FPS
100%
Price, €
€32.06
100%
Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6500 | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
---|---|---|
Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |