Core i3-10100 vs Core i5-7600K
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (30 vs 30).
- Cores: both have 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i3-10100 65 W, Core i5-7600K 91 W; the Core i3-10100 delivers 40% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i3-10100 is 3 years newer (2020 vs 2017).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1200 vs LGA1151), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i3-10100 | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 30 | 30 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 10th Gen | Intel Core 7th Gen |
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 91 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |