Key Differences
In short — Core i3-9100F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-9100F is 840 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7400.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7400
- Up to 4% cheaper than Core i3-9100F - $110.0 vs $115.0
- Up to 3% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i3-9100F - $0.68 vs $0.7 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Performs up to 1% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i5-7400 - 164 vs 162 FPS
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
162
98.78048780487805%
Value, $/FPS
$0.68/FPS
100%
Price, $
$110
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $110 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 353964 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
164
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
97.14285714285715%
Price, $
$115
95%
FPS Winner
Buy for $115 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 353964 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1176
85.58951965065502%
Multi-Core
3232
88.08939765603708%
Intel Core i5-7400 | vs | Intel Core i3-9100F |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |