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Core i5-10400 vs Core i3-9100

Core i5-10400 vs Core i3-9100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for 101.05 on Amazon

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Updated 17015 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-9100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 117.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17015 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for 101.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17015 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-9100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 117.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17015 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10400 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-9100 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-10400 is 607 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-9100.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400

  • Up to 14% cheaper than Core i3-9100 - $91.04 vs $106.02
  • Up to 13% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i3-9100 - $0.47 vs $0.54 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100 - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

217

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.47/FPS

100%

Price, €

€101.05

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for 101.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17015 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Core i3-9100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018


FPS

217

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.54/FPS

87%

Price, €

€117.68

85%

Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for 117.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17015 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Core i3-9100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1430

100%

Multi-Core

5489

100%

Intel Core i3-9100 Logo
Core i3-9100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018


Single-Core

1379

96%

Multi-Core

3597

65%

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo

Intel Core i5-10400

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Intel Core i3-9100

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateSep 1st, 2018
Core i5CollectionCore i3
Comet LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads4
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
29.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
NoOverclockableNo

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