The Core i3-2100 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-10400, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $72.05 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 78% cheaper – $19.95 vs $92.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-10400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-10400
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
181
89%
Min 1% FPS
126
91%
Price, $
$19.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.11/FPS
100%
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, $
$92
21%
Value, $/FPS
$0.45/FPS
24%
Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-10400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-10400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-10400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $117.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
