Key Differences
In short — Core i3-9100 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-9100 is 606 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7400.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7400
- Up to 24% cheaper than Core i3-9100 - £158.88 vs £208.88
- Up to 23% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-9100 - £1.19 vs £1.55 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100
- Performs up to 2% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i5-7400 - 135 vs 133 FPS
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
133
98%
Value, £/FPS
£1.19/FPS
100%
Price, £
£158.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for £158.88 on Amazon
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Buy for £208.88 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7400 | vs | Intel Core i3-9100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |