Compare / Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-6100T
Core i5-2500K vs Core i3-6100T: which is better?
Core i5-2500K is about 4% faster than Core i3-6100T in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i3-6100T offers better value for money.
VS
Faster: Core i5-2500KCheaper: Core i3-6100TValue: Core i3-6100T
Head to head
18%
Gaming performance
17%
30/100
Part score
29/100
101 FPS
Average FPS
97 FPS
≈ $24 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $18 (used)
78/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Core i5-2500K | Core i3-6100T | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Max boost | 3.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 35 W |
| Socket | — | LGA1151 |
| Memory | — | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2011 | 2015 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i5-2500KCore i3-6100T
101average FPS
97average FPS