The Core i3-7100 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-6500TE. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- A faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-6500TE
- Consumes up to 31% less energy – 35 vs 51 Watts
Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-6500TE for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, £
£52.66
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.28/FPS
100%
Core i5-6500TE
Oct 11th, 2015
Average FPS
179
98%
Min 1% FPS
119
98%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-6500TE in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-6500TE in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-6500TE in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-6500TE
Oct 11th, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
59%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
89%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-6500TE |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 11th, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $192.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| 51 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
