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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-10100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-10100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7600K is 1213 days older than the cheaper Core i3-10100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-10100
- Up to 51% cheaper than Core i5-7600K - $92.49 vs $190.0
- Up to 51% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i5-7600K - $0.69 vs $1.4 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Performs up to 1% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-10100 - 136 vs 135 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i3-10100 - 91 vs 95 Watts
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-10100
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
135
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
100%
Price, $
$92.49
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-10100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110100
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Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-10100
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Core i5-7600K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-10100 | vs | Intel Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 91 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-10100 or Core i5-7600K
The Last of Us Part I, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
17 FPS
$28.69/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Core i3-10100
8 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$487.67
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21 FPS
$47.62/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Core i3-10100
8 GB, N/A Storage
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$999.99
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17 FPS
$58.25/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Core i3-10100
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$990.29
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17 FPS
$65.55/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Core i3-10100
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$1,114.29
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21 FPS
$72.33/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Core i3-10100
64 GB, 4 TB SSD
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$1,519
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8 FPS
$43.75/FPS
GeForce GT 1030
Core i3-10100
8 GB, 240 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
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$349.99
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17 FPS
$42.94/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Core i3-10100
16 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$729.99
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