intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i3-9100
intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads2.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i5-11400
Intel Core i3-9100
Intel Core i3-9100
$122 • Aug 2018
Intel Core i5-11400
$182 • Mar 2021
Intel Core i5-11400
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-9100 | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 4 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 26 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 6.00 MB | 12.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | UHD Graphics 730 |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Coffee Lake Refresh) | Core i5 (Rocket Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | intel socket 1200 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 126 mm² | 276 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i5-11400 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i3-9100
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.6GHz
Intel Core i5-11400
INTEL • 6/12 • 2.6GHz
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