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Core i5-2400 vs Ryzen 9 5950X

Core i5-2400 vs Ryzen 9 5950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-2400

3.1 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Intel Core i5-2400 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400

Buy for 97.93 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 228 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 310.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 229 minutes ago

Core i5-2400

3.1 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Intel Core i5-2400 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400

Buy for 97.93 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 228 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 310.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 229 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 5950X is 3588 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400.

Advantages of Core i5-2400

  • Up to 68% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5950X - $88.23 vs $280.01
  • Up to 64% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Ryzen 9 5950X - $0.35 vs $0.98 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5950X - 95 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5950X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Performs up to 15% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i5-2400 - 317 vs 276 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400 - 32 vs 4 threads
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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Core i5-2400

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

276

87%

Value, €/FPS

€0.35/FPS

100%

Price, €

€97.93

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-2400 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400

Buy for 97.93 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 228 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

317

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.98/FPS

36%

Price, €

€310.81

31%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 310.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 229 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Core i5-2400

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Core i5-2400

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

554

25%

Multi-Core

1607

13%

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2189

100%

Multi-Core

12159

100%

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo

Core i5-2400

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo

Ryzen 9 5950X

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 9
Sandy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
16
4Threads
32
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
95 W
TDP105 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
31.0xMultiplier
34.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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