Availability

Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32100

Availability

Intel Core i5-2400 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-2400 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-2100 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-2400 is 42 days older than the more expensive Core i3-2100.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100

Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2400 - 65 vs 95 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400

Performs up to 1% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i3-2100 - 186 vs 184 FPS
Up to 29% cheaper than Core i3-2100 - $34.95 vs $49.0
Up to 30% better value when playing Far Cry 5 than Core i3-2100 - $0.19 vs $0.27 per FPS

This is a free version of Far Cry 5.

Far Cry 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2100	vs	Intel Core i5-2400
Feb 20th, 2011	Release Date	Jan 9th, 2011
Core i3	Collection	Core i5
Sandy Bridge	Codename	Sandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1155
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	4
4	Threads	4
3.1 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.1 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
65 W	TDP	95 W
32 nm	Process Size	32 nm
31.0x	Multiplier	31.0x
Intel HD 2000	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 2000
No	Overclockable	No

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Advantages of Intel Core i3-2100

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TOP 5 Games

Grand Theft Auto V

Valorant

League of Legends

Counter-Strike 2

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

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