Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8400 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-8400 is 2419 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 24% cheaper than Core i5-8400 - €113.23 vs €148.87
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8400 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400
- Performs up to 95% better in Diablo IV than Core i3-2100 - 185 vs 95 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2100 - 6 vs 4 threads
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2100 | vs | Intel Core i5-8400 |
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Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 6 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |