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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-4440S

The Core i3-2100 is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-4440S on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $25.94 more expensive!

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$75.00View CPUAll CPUs

Available for $75.00

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$49.06View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 65% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 7 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-2100

346FPS

Core i5-4440S

464FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-2100

115FPS

Core i5-4440S

172FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-2100

183FPS

Core i5-4440S

197FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-2100

169FPS

Core i5-4440S

176FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-2100

538FPS

Core i5-4440S

559FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-2100

529FPS

Core i5-4440S

516FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-2100

382FPS

Core i5-4440S

367FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-2100

331FPS

Core i5-4440S

324FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-2100

Core i5-4440S

18%

Core i5-4440S ranks 14 points higher.

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Core i3-2100

Core i5-4440S

Core i5-4440S has 2 more cores.

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3 MB

6 MB

Core i5-4440S has 3 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-2100

3.1 GHz

Core i5-4440S

2.8 GHz

Core i3-2100 has a 11% higher base clock.

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Core i3-2100

Core i5-4440S

3.3 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-2100

65W

Core i5-4440S

65W

Pricehelp

Core i3-2100

$75.00

Core i5-4440S

$49.06

Core i5-4440S is $25.94 cheaper.

Core i3-2100Core i5-4440S

LGA1155

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LGA1150

Sandy Bridge

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 2000

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Intel HD 4600

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-2100 or Core i5-4440S?expand_more

The Core i5-4440S. It's 350% faster than the Core i3-2100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 18/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-4440S than Core i3-2100?expand_more

350% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-2100 or Core i5-4440S?expand_more

The Core i5-4440S is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-4440S worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 18/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-2100 and Core i5-4440S?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-2100 scores 4/100, Core i5-4440S scores 18/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-2100 or Core i5-4440S bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-2100 or Core i5-4440S?expand_more

The Core i5-4440S is the stronger pick at 18/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.