The Core i3-7100 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-6600, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $16.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- Up to 40% cheaper – $24.00 vs $40.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 22% less energy – 51 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-6600
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-6600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-6600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
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+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
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+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
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Average FPS
Average FPS
Best Looking
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Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-6600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-6600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-6600
Jul 1st, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
89%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-6600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 1st, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $224.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
51 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
