Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2400S outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-2400S is 42 days older than the cheaper Core i3-2100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100
- Up to 85% cheaper than Core i5-2400S - €10.59 vs €69.9
- Up to 84% better value when playing Valheim than Core i5-2400S - €0.06 vs €0.37 per FPS
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Buy for €69.9 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15897 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
FPS
190
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.06/FPS
100%
Price, €
€10.59
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €10.59 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15897 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2400S | vs | Intel Core i3-2100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |