Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2400S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2400S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2186 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400S
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i3-7100 - €69.9 vs €128.17
- Up to 43% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i3-7100 - €0.27 vs €0.47 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 7% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-2400S - 274 vs 257 FPS
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i5-2400S - 51 vs 65 Watts
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
257
93%
Value, €/FPS
€0.27/FPS
100%
Price, €
€69.9
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €69.9 on Amazon
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Updated 18922 minutes ago
Buy for €128.17 on Amazon
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Updated 18923 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2400S | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 51 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |