Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10600KF 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 i5-10600KF is 1213 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Performs up to 4% better in Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i3-7100T - 119 vs 114 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 50% cheaper than Core i5-10600KF - $66.82 vs $133.0
- Up to 47% better value when playing Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i5-10600KF - $0.59 vs $1.12 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Baldur's Gate 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
119
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.12/FPS
52.678571428571416%
Price, $
$133
50%
FPS Winner
Buy for $133 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 349400 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
114
95.7983193277311%
Value, $/FPS
$0.59/FPS
100%
Price, $
$66.82
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $66.82 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 349401 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1116
66.19217081850533%
Multi-Core
2260
33.14268954392139%
Intel Core i5-10600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-7100T |
---|---|---|
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 | 3.4 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |