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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-6100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-860 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-6100 is 2184 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-860.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-860
- Up to 52% cheaper than Core i3-6100 - $48.0 vs $100.0
- Up to 43% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i3-6100 - $0.29 vs $0.51 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Performs up to 18% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-860 - 196 vs 166 FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i7-860 - 51 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-860 doesn't have integrated graphics
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i7-860
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
FPS
166
84.6938775510204%
Value, $/FPS
$0.29/FPS
100%
Price, $
$48
100%
Value Winner
Intel OEM BV80605001908AK Core i7-860 Processor 2.8GHz 2.5GT/s 8MB LGA 1156 CPU OEM
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Updated 361535 minutes ago
Core i3-6100
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
196
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.51/FPS
56.86274509803921%
Price, $
$100
48%
FPS Winner
Intel 3.70 GHz Core i3-6100 3M Cache Processor (BX80662I36100)
Buy for $100 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 361536 minutes ago
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Resolution
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Core i7-860
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Core i3-6100
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-860 | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8th, 2009 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Lynnfield | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 95 W | TDP | 51 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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