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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7600K and the cheaper Core i3-7100 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i5-7600K - £64.99 vs £151.0
- Up to 57% better value when playing Minecraft than Core i5-7600K - £0.09 vs £0.21 per FPS
- Consumes up to 44% less energy than Intel Core i5-7600K - 51 vs 91 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Performs up to 4% better in Minecraft than Core i3-7100 - 720 vs 690 FPS
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
690
95%
Value, £/FPS
£0.09/FPS
100%
Price, £
£64.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core I3-7100 3.90 GHz CPU - Black
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Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8 GHz QuadCore 6 MB Cache CPU - Black
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i5-7600K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 91 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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