The Core i5-11400F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2100 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $72.96 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11400F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 62% cheaper – $44.14 vs $117.10
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-11400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-11400F vs Core i3-2100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11400F
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
198
100%
Min 1% FPS
131
100%
Price, €
€117.1
37%
Value, €/FPS
€0.59/FPS
44%
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
167
84%
Min 1% FPS
112
85%
Price, €
€44.14
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Core i5-11400F vs Core i3-2100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11400F vs Core i3-2100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11400F vs Core i3-2100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11400F
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
42%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $157.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
