Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7100 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-6400 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7100 is 551 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-6400.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 1% better in Fortnite than Core i5-6400 - 224 vs 222 FPS
- Up to 14% cheaper than Core i5-6400 - $45.33 vs $52.77
- Up to 15% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i5-6400 - $0.22 vs $0.26 per FPS
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i5-6400 - 51 vs 65 Watts
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
224
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.22/FPS
100%
Price, €
€50.32
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i5-6400 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |