The Core i3-3210 is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7400 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $21.01 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-3210
- Up to 12% cheaper – $159.00 vs $180.01
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 55 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-7400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i3-3210 vs Core i5-7400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, $
$180.01
88%
Value, $/FPS
$0.98/FPS
96%
Core i3-3210 vs Core i5-7400 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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High
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Very High
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+2
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Ultra
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+2
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-3210 vs Core i5-7400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-3210 vs Core i5-7400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-3210
Jan 1st, 2013
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-3210 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
55 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
