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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 i5-10600K
- Performs up to 3% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i3-7100 - 204 vs 198 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 12 vs 4 threads
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 HITMAN 3 than Core i5-10600K - $0.35 vs $0.7 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 51 vs 95 Watts
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
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Intel Core i3-7100 7th Gen Core Desktop Processor 3M Cache,3.90 GHz (BX80677I37100)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-10600K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 95 W | TDP | 51 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i5-10600K or Core i3-7100
HITMAN 3, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
96 FPS
$9.36/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-10600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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