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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-2400 vs Xeon W3550

The Core i5-2400 is slightly faster than the Xeon W3550 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 10% faster on average across 100+ games
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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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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-2400

186FPS

Xeon W3550

184FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-2400

127FPS

Xeon W3550

118FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-2400

523FPS

Xeon W3550

527FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-2400

328FPS

Xeon W3550

330FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-2400

170FPS

Xeon W3550

169FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-2400

209FPS

Xeon W3550

208FPS

Valorant2020

540FPS

538FPS

376FPS

354FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-2400

Xeon W3550

Similar overall gaming performance.

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Xeon W3550 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-2400

6 MB

Xeon W3550

8 MB

Xeon W3550 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-2400

3.1 GHz

Xeon W3550

3.066 GHz

Core i5-2400 has a 1% higher base clock.

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Core i5-2400

3.4 GHz

Xeon W3550

3.333 GHz

Core i5-2400 boosts 2% higher.

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Core i5-2400

95W

Xeon W3550

130W

Core i5-2400 draws 35W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-2400

$129.94

Xeon W3550

Core i5-2400Xeon W3550

LGA1155

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LGA1366

Sandy Bridge

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Bloomfield

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 2000

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No Integrated Graphics

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 Xeon W3550?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 Xeon W3550?expand_more

The Xeon W3550 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon W3550 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 6/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-2400 and Xeon W3550?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-2400 scores 6/100, Xeon W3550 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 Xeon W3550 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 Xeon W3550?expand_more

The Xeon W3550 is the stronger pick at 6/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.