How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24/100 overall; Intel Core i5-11400 scores 37.2/100. Intel Core i3-8100 wins 1 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-11400 wins 15.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-8100 and the Intel Core i5-11400?

Intel Core i3-8100 advantages: 38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz; Lower launch price: $117 vs $182. Intel Core i5-11400 advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 39 vs 26; Stronger Multi-core score: 37 vs 24; Stronger gaming score: 37 vs 22; 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4; 200% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-8100 or Intel Core i5-11400?

Intel Core i3-8100 launched cheaper at $117, versus $182 for the Intel Core i5-11400.

Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-11400

Intel

Intel Core i3-8100

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-11400

$182

26.3Single-core38.6

23.7Multi-core36.5

21.9Gaming36.7

1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810015 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-11400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.2 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+15) and Multi-core (+13). Intel Core i3-8100 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-8100

38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
Lower launch price: $117 vs $182

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400

Stronger Single-core score: 39 vs 26
Stronger Multi-core score: 37 vs 24
Stronger gaming score: 37 vs 22
200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
200% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-11400
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-11400
Announced	2017	2021
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1200
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W	65 W
Max turbo power	—	154 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-11400
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-11400
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	12+200%
Base clock	3.6 GHz+38%	2.6 GHz
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	4.4 GHz+22%
L2 cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%
L3 cache	6 MB	12 MB+100%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-11400
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-11400
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 730
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,300 MHz+18%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-11400
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-11400
Memory support	DDR4-2400	DDR4-3200
Max memory	64 GB	128 GB+100%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-11400
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-11400
PCIe version	3	4+33%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-11400
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-11400
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,200Top 83%	1,560+30%Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,350Top 90%	6,300+88%Top 66%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	1,330Top 54%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,800Top 92%	10,200+168%Top 55%
PassMark	6,100Top 90%	17,000+179%Top 58%

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