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Core i7-2600K vs Ryzen 3 4100

Core i7-2600K vs Ryzen 3 4100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Intel Intel Core i7 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7-2600K Processor

Buy for 68.97 on Amazon

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Ryzen 3 4100

3.8 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 3 4100 Logo
AMD Processore desktop Ryzen 3 4100 (4 core/8 thread, 6 MB di cache, fino a 4,0 GHz max boost)

Buy for 68.79 on Amazon

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Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Intel Intel Core i7 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7-2600K Processor

Buy for 68.97 on Amazon

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Updated 581 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 3 4100

3.8 GHz | 4-core

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AMD Processore desktop Ryzen 3 4100 (4 core/8 thread, 6 MB di cache, fino a 4,0 GHz max boost)

Buy for 68.79 on Amazon

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 3 4100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 3 4100 is 4103 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600K.

Advantages of Core i7-2600K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 4100 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 3 4100

  • Performs up to 11% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-2600K - 166 vs 150 FPS
  • Up to 0% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - €68.79 vs €68.97
  • Up to 11% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-2600K - €0.41 vs €0.46 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
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Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

150

90%

Value, €/FPS

€0.46/FPS

89%

Price, €

€68.97

99%

Intel Intel Core i7 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7-2600K Processor

Buy for 68.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 581 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 3 4100 Logo
Ryzen 3 4100

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

166

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.41/FPS

100%

Price, €

€68.79

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Processore desktop Ryzen 3 4100 (4 core/8 thread, 6 MB di cache, fino a 4,0 GHz max boost)

Buy for 68.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 581 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 3 4100 Logo
Ryzen 3 4100

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

667

44%

Multi-Core

2294

47%

AMD Ryzen 3 4100 Logo
Ryzen 3 4100

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1511

100%

Multi-Core

4842

100%

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo

Core i7-2600K

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AMD Ryzen 3 4100 Logo

Ryzen 3 4100

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 3
Sandy BridgeCodenameNot Available
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
34.0xMultiplier
38.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PCs Using Core i7-2600K or Ryzen 3 4100

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