Is there really a difference in performance for gaming between the Pentium G4560 and the Intel i3-6100 (or i3-7100)?

[wiihacksforyou]

I've been wanting to upgrade my computer for a while now, and now I have the money. I was planning on changing my RX 460 to a GTX 1060. I also wanted to upgrade my CPU in the $100 - $150 range, but multiple reviews around the i3's(specifically i3-6100 and i3-7100) say theres not really a difference in gaming performance. (My board isnt a lga 1151 300 series so I can't use any 8th gen cpus).
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[superninja12]

you read the reviews , thats the expected peformance you will see.

I would get a i5 6500.

 

[aquielisunari]

I've been wanting to upgrade my computer for a while now, and now I have the money. I was planning on changing my RX 460 to a GTX 1060. I also wanted to upgrade my CPU in the $100 - $150 range, but multiple reviews around the i3's(specifically i3-6100 and i3-7100) say theres not really a difference in gaming performance. (My board isnt a lga 1151 300 series so I can't use any 8th gen cpus).
Any help would be appreciated.

I would first get your CPU upgraded and then the GPU. Your budget for a CPU is not going to return anything much better than you have now. I recommend a 6600K.


This is what's in my PC

The CPU is cooled by a 212 Evo. I have a 650W Seasonic G Series 80+ PSU. My case is the Vivo Titan.

I could have done a copy and paste instead.

It's just easier to offer upgrades when we can see the whole picture. The 6600K may not work because it needs a Z270 board and with those low end CPU's i can assume you purchased a budget board. I would instead recommend the i5 6600. But assuming can be dangerous. Help us help you.

 

[gingerrankin]

What resolution does your monitor have? It is important for your question.

And GTX 1060 3GB or 1060 6GB?

 

[kraelic]

There is minimal performance increase from the G4560 3.5GHz to I3 6100 3.7GHz or 7100 3.9GHz all 2 core 4 threads. 200 MHz steps do not add much.

There is a greater performance increase going to the 1060 3GB or 6 GB from the RX 460 than going from g4560 to I5 6500 or i5 7400. $180-$200 4 cores.

You can run the 1060 with the G4560 for 1080P but there will be a few FPS higher to be squeezed out if you had a 4 core CPU.