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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-6600K vs Core i3-7350K

The Core i5-6600K is slightly slower than the Core i3-7350K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $242

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 5 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Fortnite2017

Core i5-6600K

327FPS

Core i3-7350K

327FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-6600K

220FPS

Core i3-7350K

220FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-6600K

215FPS

Core i3-7350K

217FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-6600K

204FPS

Core i3-7350K

204FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-6600K

590FPS

Core i3-7350K

592FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-6600K

618FPS

Core i3-7350K

620FPS

Overwatch 22023

520FPS

520FPS

530FPS

534FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-6600K

28%

Core i3-7350K

29%

Core i3-7350K ranks 1 points higher.

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Core i5-6600K

Core i3-7350K

Core i5-6600K has 2 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

6 MB

4 MB

Core i5-6600K has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600K

3.5 GHz

Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz

Core i3-7350K has a 20% higher base clock.

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3.9 GHz

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91W

60W

Core i3-7350K draws 31W less power.

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Core i5-6600K

Core i3-7350K

Core i5-6600KCore i3-7350K

LGA1151

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LGA1151

Skylake

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Kaby Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

HD Graphics 530

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Intel HD 630

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-6600K or Core i3-7350K?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-6600K or Core i3-7350K?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-6600K and Core i3-7350K?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-6600K scores 28/100, Core i3-7350K scores 29/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-6600K or Core i3-7350K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-6600K or Core i3-7350K?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.