Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-6100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-5820K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-6100 is 365 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-5820K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5820K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Performs up to 0% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-5820K - 479 vs 478 FPS
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i7-5820K - $73.12 vs $314.37
- Up to 77% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i7-5820K - $0.17 vs $0.73 per FPS
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i7-5820K - 51 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-5820K doesn't have integrated graphics
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
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Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
479
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.17/FPS
100%
Price, €
€81.16
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-5820K | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
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Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Haswell E | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 51 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |