The Core i5-11400 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-7100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $92.51 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- Up to 66% cheaper – $47.46 vs $139.97
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 22% less energy – 51 vs 65 Watts
Core i5-11400 vs Core i3-7100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11400
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
198
100%
Min 1% FPS
130
100%
Price, $
$139.97
33%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
36%
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
92%
Min 1% FPS
122
94%
Price, $
$47.46
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.25/FPS
100%
Core i5-11400 vs Core i3-7100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11400 vs Core i3-7100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11400 vs Core i3-7100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11400
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
67%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $182.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
