Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600K outperforms Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-6600K is 1593 days newer than Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K
- Performs up to 12% better in Borderlands 3 than Core i3-2100 - 218 vs 195 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600K - 65 vs 91 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics
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Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6600K | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
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Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
91 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |