Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-6400 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. 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 PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i5-6400 - 290 vs 287 FPS
- Up to 4% cheaper than Core i5-6400 - $47.53 vs $49.46
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i5-6400 - 51 vs 65 Watts
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i5-6400 |
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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 |