Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8400 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-8400 is 275 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400
- Performs up to 1% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i3-7100 - 247 vs 244 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 18% cheaper than Core i5-8400 - €122.66 vs €148.87
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i5-8400 - 51 vs 65 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8400 doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1247
92.16555801921655%
Multi-Core
2440
51.390058972198815%
Intel Core i5-8400 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
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Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |