Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600 outperforms Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-6600 is 1593 days newer than Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Performs up to 9% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i3-2100 - 245 vs 224 FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Core i5-6600
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-2100
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Single-Core
466
36.236391912908246%
Multi-Core
954
26.85810810810811%
Intel Core i3-2100 | vs | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
