The Core i3-2100 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-8400. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
The Core i5-8400 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i5-8400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-8400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
167
90%
Min 1% FPS
112
91%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-8400
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
CA$175
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.94/FPS
100%
Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-8400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-8400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-8400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Core i5-8400
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
$117.00 | MSRP | $182.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 6 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
