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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-6700K vs Core i3-10100

The Core i7-6700K is slightly faster than the Core i3-10100 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $61.21 more expensive!

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CPU

$229.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Available for $229.95

CPU

$168.74View CPUAll CPUs

Is 4 years and 10 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Core i7-6700K

224FPS

Core i3-10100

223FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-6700K

522FPS

Core i3-10100

521FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-6700K

222FPS

Core i3-10100

221FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-6700K

205FPS

Core i3-10100

205FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-6700K

327FPS

Core i3-10100

327FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-6700K

626FPS

Core i3-10100

625FPS

Valorant2020

598FPS

596FPS

544FPS

542FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-6700K

28%

Core i3-10100

28%

Similar overall gaming performance.

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L3 Cachehelp

8 MB

6 MB

Core i7-6700K has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-6700K

4 GHz

Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz

Core i7-6700K has a 11% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-6700K

4.2 GHz

Core i3-10100

4.3 GHz

Core i3-10100 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-6700K

91W

Core i3-10100

65W

Core i3-10100 draws 26W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-6700K

$229.95

Core i3-10100

$168.74

Core i3-10100 is $61.21 cheaper.

Core i7-6700KCore i3-10100

LGA1151

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LGA1200

Skylake

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Comet Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

HD Graphics 530

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UHD Graphics 630

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2666 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-6700K or Core i3-10100?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 i7-6700K or Core i3-10100?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 i7-6700K and Core i3-10100?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-6700K scores 28/100, Core i3-10100 scores 28/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-6700K or Core i3-10100 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 i7-6700K or Core i3-10100?expand_more

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