Compare / Core i5-2550K vs Core i3-6100T

Core i5-2550K vs Core i3-6100T: which is better?

Core i5-2550K is about 5% faster than Core i3-6100T in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i3-6100T offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i5-2550K

18%of the fastest CPU
≈ $24 (used)Part score 30/100
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Intel

Core i3-6100T

17%of the fastest CPU
≈ $18 (used)Part score 29/100
Faster: Core i5-2550KCheaper: Core i3-6100TValue: Core i3-6100T

Head to head

18%
Gaming performance
17%
30/100
Part score
29/100
81 FPS
Average FPS
77 FPS
≈ $24 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $18 (used)
78/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core i5-2550KCore i3-6100T
Cores42
Max boost3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Power (TDP)95 W35 W
Socket—LGA1151
Memory—DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Release year20112015
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i5-2550KCore i3-6100T
81average FPS
77average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
164◆
157◆
Counter-Strike 2
120◆
115◆
League of Legends
142◆
136◆
Fortnite
72◆
70◆
Apex Legends
82◆
79◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
126◆
121◆
Overwatch 2
135◆
130◆
Rocket League
110◆
106◆
Marvel Rivals
50◆
48◆
Dota 2
82◆
79◆

Other games

GTA V
54◆
51◆
Minecraft
104◆
100◆
Cyberpunk 2077
41◆
39◆
EA SPORTS FC
63◆
60◆
Roblox
120◆
115◆
Elden Ring
35◆
33◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
32◆
30◆
Rust
36◆
35◆