Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i5-2400S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2360 days newer than Core i5-2400S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400S
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 17% better in Valorant than Core i5-2400S - 802 vs 687 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400S - 8 vs 4 threads
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
802
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.26/FPS
100%
Price, £
£208.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for £208.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 107 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2400S | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 112 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |