Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-6400 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3210 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-6400 is 912 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3210.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3210
- Up to 2% cheaper than Core i5-6400 - $51.18 vs $52.24
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-6400 - 55 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6400
- Performs up to 3% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i3-3210 - 120 vs 116 FPS
- Up to 2% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i3-3210 - $0.48 vs $0.49 per FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
120
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.48/FPS
100%
Price, €
€57.99
97%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3210 | vs | Intel Core i5-6400 |
---|---|---|
Jan 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |