Intel Core i3-7100 vs Intel Core i5-2400
Summary
Intel Core i3-7100
122%
Intel Core i5-2400
100%
Relative performance
Intel Core i3-7100
148%
Intel Core i5-2400
100%
Relative performance
Intel Core i3-7100
100%
Intel Core i5-2400
103%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider Intel Core i3-7100 |
| Much higher single threaded performance (around 48% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications. |
| 44 watts lower power draw. |
| This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below). |
Reasons to consider Intel Core i5-2400 |
| None |
Gaming
No clear winner declared
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Features
| Intel Core i3-7100 | | Intel Core i5-2400 | |
|---|
| MMX | | | |
| SSE | | | |
| SSE2 | | | |
| SSE3 | | | |
| SSSE3 | | | |
| SSE4.1 | | | |
| SSE4.2 | | | |
| AVX | | | |
| AVX2 | | | |
| EIST | | | |
| Intel 64 | | | |
| XD bit | | | |
| VT-x | | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | | |
| AES-NI | | | |
| TSX | | | |
| CLMUL | | | |
| FMA3 | | | |
| TXT | | | |
| VT-d | | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i3-7100 | | Intel Core i5-2400 | |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Kabylake | vs | Intel_SandyBridge |
| Market | Desktop | vs | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | vs | DDR3 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake | vs | Sandy Bridge |
| Release Date | Feb 2017 | vs | Jan 2011 |
Cores
| Intel Core i3-7100 | | Intel Core i5-2400 | |
|---|
| Cores | 2 | vs | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | vs | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | vs | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 | vs | Intel HD 2000 |
Cache
| Intel Core i3-7100 | | Intel Core i5-2400 | |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | vs | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | vs | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 3072 KB (shared) | vs | 6144 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i3-7100 | | Intel Core i5-2400 | |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | vs | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Max Case Temp | 65°C | vs | unknown |
| Package | | vs | FC-LGA10 |
| Die Size | unknown | vs | 216mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | vs | 32 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i3-7100 | | Intel Core i5-2400 | |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3900 MHz | vs | 3100 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | none | vs | 3400 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | vs | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | vs | unknown |
| TDP | 51 W | vs | 95 W |
Intel Core i3-7100
4680 points
Intel Core i5-2400
3400 points
Points - higher is better
Intel Core i3-7100
11232 points
Intel Core i5-2400
12400 points
Points - higher is better
points - higher is better
points - higher is better