Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-8100 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-8400T on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-8100 is 179 days older than the more expensive Core i5-8400T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400T
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i3-8100 - 35 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Performs up to 2% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i5-8400T - 138 vs 135 FPS
- Up to 21% cheaper than Core i5-8400T - $80.43 vs $101.64
- Up to 23% better value when playing Need For Speed Unbound than Core i5-8400T - $0.65 vs $0.84 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8400T doesn't have integrated graphics
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
138
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.65/FPS
100%
Price, €
€89.28
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8400T | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
---|---|---|
Apr 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
1.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
17.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |