The Core i5-2310 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-9940X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-2310
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
Core i5-2310 vs Core i9-9940X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-2310
May 22nd, 2011
Average FPS
182
90%
Min 1% FPS
126
91%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-2310 vs Core i9-9940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-2310 vs Core i9-9940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-2310
May 22nd, 2011
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
6 MB
31%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.2 GHz
73%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-2310 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9940X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 22nd, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $1,387.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
95 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 14 |
| 4 | Threads | 28 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
