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Core i5-2400S vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i5-2400S vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-2400S

2.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Intel Core i5-2400S Sockel 1155 Core-i5 Processore (2500MHz, L2/L3-Cache)

Buy for 129.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 90 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6 Cores/12Threads, 65W TDP, AM4 Socket, 35 MB Cache, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.1 GHz max, dissipatore ad aria "Wraith stealth cooler")

Buy for 85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 91 minutes ago

Core i5-2400S

2.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Intel Core i5-2400S Sockel 1155 Core-i5 Processore (2500MHz, L2/L3-Cache)

Buy for 129.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 90 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6 Cores/12Threads, 65W TDP, AM4 Socket, 35 MB Cache, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.1 GHz max, dissipatore ad aria "Wraith stealth cooler")

Buy for 85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 91 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2400S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 3101 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2400S.

Advantages of Core i5-2400S

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

  • Performs up to 17% better in Resident Evil 4 than Core i5-2400S - 183 vs 157 FPS
  • Up to 35% cheaper than Core i5-2400S - €85.00 vs €129.98
  • Up to 45% better value when playing Resident Evil 4 than Core i5-2400S - €0.46 vs €0.83 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400S - 12 vs 4 threads
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Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Core i5-2400S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

157

86%

Value, €/FPS

€0.83/FPS

55%

Price, €

€129.98

65%

Intel Core i5-2400S Sockel 1155 Core-i5 Processore (2500MHz, L2/L3-Cache)

Buy for 129.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 90 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

183

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.46/FPS

100%

Price, €

€85

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Processore AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6 Cores/12Threads, 65W TDP, AM4 Socket, 35 MB Cache, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.1 GHz max, dissipatore ad aria "Wraith stealth cooler")

Buy for 85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 91 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Core i5-2400S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Core i5-2400S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

496

31%

Multi-Core

1352

20%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo

Core i5-2400S

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

Ryzen 5 3600

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Sandy BridgeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
25.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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