Core i3-6100 vs Core i7-2600K
The Core i3-6100 is about 5% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i3-6100 is 5% faster (21 vs 20).
- Cores: Core i7-2600K has 4 vs 2.
- Power (TDP): Core i3-6100 51 W, Core i7-2600K 95 W; the Core i3-6100 delivers 96% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i3-6100 is 4 years newer (2015 vs 2011).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs LGA1155), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i3-6100 | Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 21 | 20 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 6th Gen | Intel Core 2nd Gen |
| Released | 2015 | 2011 |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 51 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1155 |