The Core i5-6600K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-6100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-6600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-6100
- Consumes up to 44% less energy – 51 vs 91 Watts
Core i5-6600K vs Core i3-6100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-6600K
Aug 5th, 2015
Average FPS
697
100%
Min 1% FPS
380
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
685
98%
Min 1% FPS
378
99%
Price, $
$29.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.04/FPS
100%
Core i5-6600K vs Core i3-6100 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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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-6600K vs Core i3-6100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-6600K vs Core i3-6100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-6600K
Aug 5th, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-6600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Aug 5th, 2015 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| $242.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake | Codename | Skylake |
| 91 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
