Core i3-1115GRE vs Core i5-10400F

Core i3-1115GRE

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Core i5-10400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1115GRE

2 / 4

4,588

0.0%

13,029

+184.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i3-1115GRE is positioned at rank #1009 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1115GRE

#996

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2162%

#997

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2130%

#998

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1956%

#999

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1947%

#1000

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1929%

#1002

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1863%

#1003

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1786%

#1004

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1783%

#1005

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1735%

#1008

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

100%

#1010

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1011

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

99%

#1012

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

98%

#1013

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

#1014

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#1015

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

97%

#1016

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

96%

#1017

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1018

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#1019

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

94%

#1020

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

94%

#1021

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#1022

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

104%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

102%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

102%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

102%

#96

Core Ultra 5 235T

MSRP: $247|Avg: $247

102%

#97

Ryzen 9 5950X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $350

101%

#98

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $389

101%

#99

Core i5-14400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $199

101%

#100

Core i5-14400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $197

101%

#101

Core i5-13400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $185

101%

#102

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $486

100%

#103

Core i5-11600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $140

100%

#104

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

100%

#105

Core i9-12900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $322

100%

#106

Ryzen 7 5800XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $219

100%

#107

Core i5-10400F

MSRP: $160|Avg: $102

100%

#108

Core i9-12900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $320

100%

#109

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

100%

#110

Ryzen 5 4600GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $125

100%

#111

Core i5-10500T

MSRP: $226|Avg: $80

99%

#112

Core i5-14600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

99%

#113

Core i7-14700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $330

98%

#114

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

MSRP: $89|Avg: $52

98%

#115

Core i9-14900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $469

98%

#116

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

97%

#117

Core i7-13790F

MSRP: $392|Avg: $350

97%

#118

Core i5-14500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $251

97%

#119

Core i5-11600KF

MSRP: $237|Avg: $157

97%

#120

Ryzen 5 5600XT

MSRP: $192|Avg: $180

97%

#121

Core i5-13600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

97%

#122

Core i3-13100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $119

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-10400F delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-1115GRE in both compute-intensive tasks (95.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-1115GRE	Core i5-10400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($480)	✅ More affordable ($102)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i5-10400F leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 79% cheaper ($102 vs $480) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-1115GRE	Core i5-10400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1236%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($480)	✅ More affordable ($102)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-1115GRE Benchmark Check

Core i5-10400F Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1115GRE and Core i5-10400F

Core i3-1115GRE

The Core i3-1115GRE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 4,588 points. Launch price was $338.

Core i5-10400F

The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-1115GRE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-10400F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115GRE versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i3-1115GRE uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1115GRE scores 4,588 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 95.8% lead for the Core i5-10400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,175 vs 1,454, a 21.2% lead for the Core i5-10400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,233 vs 5,783 (88.6% advantage for the Core i5-10400F). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1115GRE vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.

Feature	Core i3-1115GRE	Core i5-10400F
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.3 GHz+10%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.9 GHz+32%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	4,588	13,029+184%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	8,191
Geekbench 6 Single	1,175	1,454+24%
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,233	5,783+159%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1115GRE uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i5-10400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Core i3-1115GRE) vs 16 (Core i5-10400F) — the Core i5-10400F offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core i3-1115GRE) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F).

Feature	Core i3-1115GRE	Core i5-10400F
Socket	FCBGA1449	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	16+300%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i3-1115GRE supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Core i3-1115GRE) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). The Core i3-1115GRE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Core i3-1115GRE	Core i5-10400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics	—
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	Yes	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-1115GRE launched at $338 MSRP, while the Core i5-10400F debuted at $160. At current prices ($480 vs $102), the Core i5-10400F is $378 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-1115GRE delivers 9.6 pts/$ vs 127.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-10400F — making the Core i5-10400F the 172.2% better value option.