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The Core i3-7100T is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i5-6400, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $3.00 more expensive!

Advantages of the Core i3-7100T

  • Consumes up to 46% less energy35 vs 65 Watts

Advantages of the Core i5-6400

  • Up to 6% cheaper$49.00 vs $52.00

Core i3-7100T vs Core i5-6400 for Gaming

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Core i3-7100T vs Core i5-6400 in My Games

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i3-7100T vs Core i5-6400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7100T Logo

Core i3-7100T

Jan 3rd, 2017


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1127

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

2246

74%

Intel Core i5-6400 Logo

Core i5-6400

Jul 2nd, 2015


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1127

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

3044

100%

Performance Specifications

The Core i3-7100T vs Core i5-6400 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i3-7100T Logo

Core i3-7100T

Jan 3rd, 2017


Cores

2-core

50%

L3 Cache

3 MB

50%


Base Frequency

3.4 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

GHz

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2400 MHz

100%

Intel Core i5-6400 Logo

Core i5-6400

Jul 2nd, 2015


Cores

4-core

100%

L3 Cache

6 MB

100%


Base Frequency

2.7 GHz

79%

Turbo Frequency

3.3 GHz

100%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2133 MHz

89%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i3-7100T Logo

Core i3-7100T

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i5-6400 Logo

Core i5-6400

General
Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateJul 2nd, 2015
Not AvailableMSRP$182.00
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Kaby LakeCodenameSkylake
35 W
Power Consumption65 W
Performance
2Cores
4
4Threads4
3.4 GHz
Base Frequency2.7 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Frequency3.3 GHz
3 MBL3 Cache
6 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 2400 MHzRAMDDR4 @ 2133 MHz
Intel HD 630Integrated GraphicsHD Graphics 530
NoOverclockableNo

Core i3-7100T and Core i5-6400 vs Other CPUs

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