
intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads2.7GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i5-6400

intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i3-8100

Intel Core i5-6400
Intel Core i5-6400
$182 • Jul 2015
Intel Core i3-8100
$117 • Oct 2017
Intel Core i3-8100

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i5-6400 | Intel Core i3-8100 |
---|---|---|
Cores | 4 | 4 |
Threads | 4 | 4 |
Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | N/A |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 27 X | 36 X |
TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
Cache L3 | 6.00 MB | 6.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | HD Graphics 530 | UHD Graphics 630 |
Architecture | Core i5 (Skylake) | Core i3 (Coffee Lake) |
Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
Socket | intel socket 1151 | intel socket 1151 |
Foundry | Intel | Intel |
Die Size | 177 mm² | 126 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | N/A | N/A |
Max Temperature | N/A | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-6400
Intel Core i3-8100
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-6400
Intel Core i3-8100


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-6400
Intel Core i3-8100
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-6400
Intel Core i3-8100


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i5-6400
Intel Core i3-8100


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 i3-8100 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i5-6400
INTEL • 4/4 • 2.7GHz

Intel Core i3-8100
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.6GHz
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