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Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-10100

Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-10100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for 148.88 on Amazon

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Intel Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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Intel® Core™ i3-10100, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 4 core fino a 4,3 GHz LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 65 W

Buy for 103 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for 148.88 on Amazon

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Intel Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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Intel® Core™ i3-10100, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 4 core fino a 4,3 GHz LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 65 W

Buy for 103 on Amazon

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-10100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-10100 is 3399 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-10100

  • Performs up to 7% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-2600K - 489 vs 458 FPS
  • Up to 31% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - €103.0 vs €148.88
  • Up to 36% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i7-2600K - €0.21 vs €0.33 per FPS
This is a free version of DOOM Eternal.
DOOM Eternal

DOOM Eternal

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

458

93%

Value, €/FPS

€0.33/FPS

63%

Price, €

€148.88

69%

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

Buy for 148.88 on Amazon

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Updated 17858 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

489

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.21/FPS

100%

Price, €

€103

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i3-10100, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 4 core fino a 4,3 GHz LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 65 W

Buy for 103 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17858 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

668

46%

Multi-Core

2320

55%

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1426

100%

Multi-Core

4215

100%

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Intel Core i3-10100

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Sandy BridgeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
95 WTDP95 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
34.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 3000Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

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