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Core i5-6600K vs Core i5-2400

Core i5-6600K vs Core i5-2400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-6600K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Intel Bx80662I56600K Processore Core I5-6600K Skylake Quad-Core, 3.5 Ghz

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3159 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-2400

3.1 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Intel CORE I5-2400 3.10GHZ SKT1155 6MB CACHE BOXED, BX80623I52400 (SKT1155 6MB CACHE BOXED)

Buy for 406.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3158 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-6600K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Intel Bx80662I56600K Processore Core I5-6600K Skylake Quad-Core, 3.5 Ghz

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3159 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-2400

3.1 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Intel CORE I5-2400 3.10GHZ SKT1155 6MB CACHE BOXED, BX80623I52400 (SKT1155 6MB CACHE BOXED)

Buy for 406.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3158 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-6600K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2400 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-6600K is 1635 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2400.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K

  • Performs up to 6% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i5-2400 - 201 vs 189 FPS
  • Up to 54% cheaper than Core i5-2400 - €188.88 vs €406.63
  • Up to 56% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i5-2400 - €0.94 vs €2.15 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i5-2400 - 91 vs 95 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of HITMAN 3.
HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


FPS

201

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.94/FPS

100%

Price, €

€188.88

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Bx80662I56600K Processore Core I5-6600K Skylake Quad-Core, 3.5 Ghz

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3159 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Core i5-2400

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

189

94%

Value, €/FPS

€2.15/FPS

43%

Price, €

€406.63

46%

Intel CORE I5-2400 3.10GHZ SKT1155 6MB CACHE BOXED, BX80623I52400 (SKT1155 6MB CACHE BOXED)

Buy for 406.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3158 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Core i5-2400

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


Single-Core

1419

100%

Multi-Core

4012

100%

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Core i5-2400

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

554

39%

Multi-Core

1607

40%

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo

Intel Core i5-6600K

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Intel Core i5-2400 Logo

Intel Core i5-2400

Jul 2nd, 2015
Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Core i5CollectionCore i5
SkylakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
4Threads4
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
91 W
TDP95 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
35.0x
Multiplier31.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

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