Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8121U outperforms Core i5-2400 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-8121U is 2673 days newer than Core i5-2400.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8121U
- Performs up to 3% better in Halo Infinite than Core i5-2400 - 158 vs 153 FPS
- Consumes up to 84% less energy than Intel Core i5-2400 - 15 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-8121U doesn't have integrated graphics
Halo Infinite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-8121U
Mobile • May 5th, 2018
Core i5-2400
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8121U | vs | Intel Core i5-2400 |
|---|---|---|
May 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Cannon Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
15 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 22.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
