Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, both CPUs are the same in terms of value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2186 days newer than Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 2% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-2600K - 172 vs 169 FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 51 vs 95 Watts
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600K | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 51 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |