Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-6600K is 1593 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K
- Performs up to 26% better in Rust than Core i3-2100 - 196 vs 155 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 94% cheaper than Core i5-6600K - €10.59 vs €188.88
- Up to 93% better value when playing Rust than Core i5-6600K - €0.07 vs €0.96 per FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600K - 65 vs 91 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics
Rust
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for €188.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18029 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
155
79%
Value, €/FPS
€0.07/FPS
100%
Price, €
€10.59
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €10.59 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18028 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6600K | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
---|---|---|
Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
91 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |