Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10600K is 1213 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 51% cheaper than Core i5-10600K - $70.0 vs $143.7
- Up to 50% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-10600K - $0.58 vs $1.16 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 51 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Performs up to 2% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i3-7100 - 124 vs 121 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 12 vs 4 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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In Stock
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Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
124
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.16/FPS
50%
Price, $
$143.7
48%
FPS Winner
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In Stock
Updated 331 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i5-10600K |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 41.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |