In Mass Effect: Andromeda, the Core i7-5930K is same performance as the Core i3-6100. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $98 more expensive!
Core i7-5930K
No clear advantages
Core i3-6100
- Is 11 months and 30 days newer – Sep 01, 2015 vs Sep 01, 2014
- Is 11 months and 30 days newer
- Up to 58% cheaper – $70.65 vs $169.00
- Up to 58% cheaper
- Up to 59% better value in Mass Effect: Andromeda – $0.07 vs $0.17/FPS
- Up to 59% better value in Mass Effect: Andromeda
- Consumes up to 64% less energy – 51 vs 140 Watts
- Consumes up to 64% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Mass Effect: Andromeda FPS Calculator
Core i7-5930K vs Core i3-6100: Comparison of performance and price
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
940 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
519 FPS
100%
Price, $
$169
41%
Value, $/FPS
$0.17/FPS
41%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
941 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
520 FPS
100%
Price, $
$70.65
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.07/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-5930K vs Core i3-6100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-5930K vs Core i3-6100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i7-5930K Sep 1st, 2014 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i3-6100 Sep 1st, 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2014 | Released | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| – | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA2011-3 | Socket | LGA1151 |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2133 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 2133 MHz (DDR4) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | Intel HD 530 |
Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
