Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7100 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3450S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7100 is 1710 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-3450S.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 15% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i5-3450S - 126 vs 110 FPS
- Up to 35% cheaper than Core i5-3450S - $45.33 vs $69.47
- Up to 43% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i5-3450S - $0.4 vs $0.7 per FPS
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i5-3450S - 51 vs 65 Watts
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
126
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.4/FPS
100%
Price, €
€50.32
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3450S | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 51 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |