Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-6600 is 551 days older than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Performs up to 1% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i3-7100 - 130 vs 129 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 16% cheaper than Core i5-6600 - $45.33 vs $53.85
- Up to 15% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i5-6600 - $0.39 vs $0.46 per FPS
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600 - 51 vs 65 Watts
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Buy for €59.77 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 65 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
129
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.39/FPS
100%
Price, €
€50.32
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €50.32 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 65 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6600 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
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Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
UHD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |