The Core i3-13100 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8400. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-13100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 60 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8400
The Core i3-13100 is better in every way
Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-8400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€136.04
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.66/FPS
100%
Core i5-8400
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
185
91%
Min 1% FPS
123
91%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-8400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-8400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-13100 vs Core i5-8400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-8400
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
89%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-13100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
$134.00 | MSRP | $182.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
60 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
