The Core i3-7100 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-8600K, it's also the same value for money, as it's only €24.36 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- Up to 16% cheaper – €125.61 vs €149.97
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 51 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-8600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-8600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
96%
Min 1% FPS
122
98%
Price, €
€125.61
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.68/FPS
100%
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€149.97
83%
Value, €/FPS
€0.78/FPS
87%
Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-8600K 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 i5-8600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-8600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $257.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
51 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 6 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
