Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7600K is 606 days older than the cheaper Core i3-9100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Performs up to 1% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i3-9100 - 143 vs 141 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100
- Up to 70% cheaper than Core i5-7600K - €59.99 vs €198.88
- Up to 69% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-7600K - €0.43 vs €1.39 per FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-7600K - 65 vs 91 Watts
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for €198.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 169 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
FPS
141
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.43/FPS
100%
Price, €
€59.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €59.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 169 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600K | vs | Intel Core i3-9100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |