Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6800K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6800K is 217 days older than the cheaper Core i3-7100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Performs up to 2% better in Borderlands 3 than Core i3-7100T - 215 vs 211 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100T - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100T
- Up to 53% cheaper than Core i7-6800K - $48.1 vs $103.0
- Up to 52% better value when playing Borderlands 3 than Core i7-6800K - $0.23 vs $0.48 per FPS
- Consumes up to 75% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 35 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
Borderlands 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Badass
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
211
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.23/FPS
100%
Price, $
$48.1
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 163 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Badass
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6800K | vs | Intel Core i3-7100T |
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May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |