Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600K 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 i5-11600K is 1533 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Performs up to 8% better in Elden Ring than Core i3-7100 - 130 vs 120 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i5-11600K - €107.69 vs €208.88
- Up to 44% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i5-11600K - €0.9 vs €1.61 per FPS
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 51 vs 125 Watts
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
130
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.61/FPS
55%
Price, €
€208.88
51%
FPS Winner
Buy for €208.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 195 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
120
92%
Value, €/FPS
€0.9/FPS
100%
Price, €
€107.69
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €107.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 195 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-11600K | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |