The Core i5-3450 is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2400S and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only €0.10 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-2400S
- Up to 0% cheaper – €44.87 vs €44.97
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
Core i5-3450 vs Core i5-2400S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
170
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, €
€44.97
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
168
99%
Min 1% FPS
113
99%
Price, €
€44.87
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Core i5-3450 vs Core i5-2400S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-3450 vs Core i5-2400S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-3450 vs Core i5-2400S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-3450 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2400S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $174.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 77 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
