Intel Core i5 6600K Unlocked vs Intel Core i3 2100 Legacy Series

The Intel Core i5-6600K and the Intel Core i3 2100 are merely passable for their respective price points and don't stand out from their competition in any meaningful way. We recommend that you take a look at some other CPUs that cost around $200.

However, if you're still interested in learning more about these two options, we wrote a short summary of what we know about them:

The Intel Core i5-6600K managed to earn a spot in roundups from two sources that are known for their trustworthy review methodology - Expert Reviews and PCmag - but fell short of making it to the top of their lists.

As for the Intel Core i3 2100 - Techradar, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its Intel Core i3 2100 review roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.

We tried doing a direct Intel Core i5-6600K vs. Intel Core i3 2100 review score comparison but couldn't find any sources that tested both.

Next, we took a look at which sources liked them best and found that the Intel Core i5-6600K most impressed the reviewers at Expert Reviews, who gave it a score of 10, whereas the Intel Core i3 2100 did best in its Techradar review - it scored 6 points.