The Core i7-6900K is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i3-7100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $101.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6900K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- Up to 81% cheaper – $24.00 vs $125.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 64% less energy – 51 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-6900K vs Core i3-7100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
106
100%
Min 1% FPS
66
100%
Price, $
$125
19%
Value, $/FPS
$1.17/FPS
19%
Core i7-6900K vs Core i3-7100 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 i7-6900K vs Core i3-7100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6900K vs Core i3-7100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
15%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $1,089.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
