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Core i5-4690K vs Core i3-6100

Core i5-4690K vs Core i3-6100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.9 4 BX80646I54690K

Buy for $53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz | 2-core

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Intel 3.70 GHz Core i3-6100 3M Cache Processor (BX80662I36100)

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.9 4 BX80646I54690K

Buy for $53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Intel 3.70 GHz Core i3-6100 3M Cache Processor (BX80662I36100)

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-4690K outperforms the more expensive Core i3-6100 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-4690K is 456 days older than the more expensive Core i3-6100.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Elden Ring than Core i3-6100 - 120 vs 119 FPS
  • Up to 47% cheaper than Core i3-6100 - $53.0 vs $100.0
  • Up to 48% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i3-6100 - $0.44 vs $0.84 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100

  • Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-4690K - 51 vs 88 Watts
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Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014


FPS

120

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.44/FPS

100%

Price, $

$53

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.9 4 BX80646I54690K

Buy for $53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015


FPS

119

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.84/FPS

52%

Price, $

$100

53%

Intel 3.70 GHz Core i3-6100 3M Cache Processor (BX80662I36100)

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

1287

100%

Multi-Core

3631

100%

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1194

92%

Multi-Core

2336

64%

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo

Intel Core i5-4690K

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Intel Core i3-6100 Logo

Intel Core i3-6100

Jun 2nd, 2014Release Date
Sep 1st, 2015
Core i5CollectionCore i3
HaswellCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4
Cores2
4Threads4
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
88 WTDP
51 W
22 nmProcess Size
14 nm
35.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 4600Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 530
Yes
OverclockableNo

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