Key Differences
In short — Core i3-6100 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-6400 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-6100 is 61 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-6400.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Performs up to 1% better in Lost Ark than Core i5-6400 - 249 vs 246 FPS
- Up to 59% cheaper than Core i5-6400 - CA$54.99 vs CA$133.36
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i5-6400 - 51 vs 65 Watts
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6400 | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
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Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |