Key Differences
In short — Core i3-6100 outperforms Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-6100 is 1696 days newer than Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Performs up to 8% better in Valorant than Core i5-2500K - 753 vs 700 FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 51 vs 95 Watts
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
753
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.22/FPS
100%
Price, €
€168.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 51 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |