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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-2400 vs Core i5-2400S

The Core i5-2400 is same performance as the Core i5-2400S on average across 100+ games. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $50.01 cheaper!

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-2400

184FPS

Core i5-2400S

184FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-2400

330FPS

Core i5-2400S

330FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-2400

120FPS

Core i5-2400S

119FPS

Minecraft2011

575FPS

575FPS

358FPS

357FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-2400

208FPS

Core i5-2400S

208FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-2400

538FPS

Core i5-2400S

538FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-2400

526FPS

Core i5-2400S

526FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-2400

Core i5-2400S

Similar overall gaming performance.

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L3 Cachehelp

6 MB

6 MB

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Core i5-2400

3.1 GHz

Core i5-2400S

2.5 GHz

Core i5-2400 has a 24% higher base clock.

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Core i5-2400

3.4 GHz

Core i5-2400S

3.3 GHz

Core i5-2400 boosts 3% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-2400

95W

Core i5-2400S

65W

Core i5-2400S draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-2400

$129.94

Core i5-2400S

$179.95

Core i5-2400 is $50.01 cheaper.

Core i5-2400Core i5-2400S

LGA1155

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LGA1155

Sandy Bridge

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Sandy Bridge

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 2000

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Intel HD 2000

DDR3

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-2400 or Core i5-2400S?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-2400 or Core i5-2400S?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-2400 and Core i5-2400S?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-2400 scores 6/100, Core i5-2400S scores 6/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-2400 or Core i5-2400S bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-2400 or Core i5-2400S?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.