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Core i7-5820K vs Core i3-6100

Core i7-5820K vs Core i3-6100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-5820K

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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Intel CM8064801548435 CORE I7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, UP to 3.60 GHZ)

Buy for 348.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz | 2-core

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Intel 3.70 GHz Core i3-6100 3M Cache Processor (BX80662I36100)

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-5820K

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-5820K Logo
Intel CM8064801548435 CORE I7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, UP to 3.60 GHZ)

Buy for 348.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Intel 3.70 GHz Core i3-6100 3M Cache Processor (BX80662I36100)

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

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
This is a free version of DOOM Eternal.
DOOM Eternal

DOOM Eternal

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Intel Core i7-5820K Logo
Core i7-5820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


FPS

478

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.73/FPS

23%

Price, €

€348.95

23%

Intel CM8064801548435 CORE I7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, UP to 3.60 GHZ)

Buy for 348.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015


FPS

479

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.17/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.16

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel 3.70 GHz Core i3-6100 3M Cache Processor (BX80662I36100)

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Intel Core i7-5820K Logo
Core i7-5820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-5820K Logo
Core i7-5820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1160

97%

Multi-Core

5443

100%

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1194

100%

Multi-Core

2336

42%

Intel Core i7-5820K Logo

Intel Core i7-5820K

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Intel Core i3-6100

Sep 1st, 2014Release Date
Sep 1st, 2015
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Haswell ECodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores2
12
Threads4
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
140 WTDP
51 W
22 nmProcess Size
14 nm
33.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 530
Yes
OverclockableNo

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