Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7400 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-6100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-6100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7400 is 490 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-6100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Up to 65% cheaper than Core i5-7400 - €68.52 vs €197.5
- Up to 65% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i5-7400 - €0.25 vs €0.72 per FPS
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i5-7400 - 51 vs 65 Watts
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for €197.5 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 40 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
273
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.25/FPS
100%
Price, €
€68.52
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €68.52 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 40 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7400 | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |