Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7100 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-6400 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7100 is 551 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-6400.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 1% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-6400 - 308 vs 306 FPS
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i5-6400 - CA$78.62 vs CA$138.62
- Up to 42% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-6400 - CA$0.26 vs CA$0.45 per FPS
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i5-6400 - 51 vs 65 Watts
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
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In Stock
Updated 48 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
308
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.26/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$78.62
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$78.62 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 48 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6400 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
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Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |