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Core i3-4370 vs Core i5-8400

Core i3-4370 vs Core i5-8400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-4370

3.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Intel BX80646I34370 Core i3-4370 Haswell Dual-Core 3.8GHz LGA 1150 54W Desktop Processor

Buy for $48.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 216 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8400

2.8 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $130.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 216 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-4370

3.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Intel BX80646I34370 Core i3-4370 Haswell Dual-Core 3.8GHz LGA 1150 54W Desktop Processor

Buy for $48.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 216 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8400

2.8 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $130.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 216 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-8400 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4370 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-4370 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-8400 is 1172 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4370.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-4370

  • Up to 63% cheaper than Core i5-8400 - $48.5 vs $130.73
  • Up to 62% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i5-8400 - $0.35 vs $0.92 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i5-8400 - 54 vs 65 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8400 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400

  • Performs up to 4% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i3-4370 - 142 vs 137 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4370 - 6 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of HITMAN 2.
HITMAN 2

HITMAN 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Core i3-4370

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


FPS

137

96%

Value, $/FPS

$0.35/FPS

100%

Price, $

$48.5

100%

Value Winner

Intel BX80646I34370 Core i3-4370 Haswell Dual-Core 3.8GHz LGA 1150 54W Desktop Processor

Buy for $48.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 216 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

142

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.92/FPS

38%

Price, $

$130.73

37%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $130.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 216 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Core i3-4370

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Core i3-4370

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


Single-Core

1220

90%

Multi-Core

2407

50%

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1353

100%

Multi-Core

4748

100%

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo

Intel Core i3-4370

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Intel Core i5-8400 Logo

Intel Core i5-8400

Jul 21st, 2014Release Date
Oct 5th, 2017
Core i3CollectionCore i5
HaswellCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
6
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
54 W
TDP65 W
22 nmProcess Size
14 nm
38.0x
Multiplier28.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

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