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 i5-7600K
- Performs up to 1% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i3-10100 - 352 vs 349 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i3-10100 - 91 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-10100
- Up to 47% cheaper than Core i5-7600K - $89.99 vs $170.0
- Up to 46% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i5-7600K - $0.26 vs $0.48 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 8 vs 4 threads
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Buy for $170 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 98 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
349
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.26/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $89.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 98 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 i5-7600K | vs | Intel Core i3-10100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |