Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2186 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 59% better in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart than Core i5-2500K - 92 vs 58 FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 51 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i3-7100 - £37.72 vs £64.99
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
646
51.804330392943065%
Multi-Core
1921
78.72950819672131%
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i5-2500K |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |