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Core i7-3820 vs Core i5-2400S

Core i7-3820 vs Core i5-2400S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3820

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Intel BX80619I73820 Processore Sandy Bridge E Core i7-3820 (3,6GHz, Sockel 2011)

Buy for 49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 149 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-2400S

2.5 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for 69.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 149 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3820

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Intel BX80619I73820 Processore Sandy Bridge E Core i7-3820 (3,6GHz, Sockel 2011)

Buy for 49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 149 minutes ago

vs

Intel 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 69.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 149 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-3820 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2400S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-3820 is 400 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2400S.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820

  • Performs up to 1% better in Valheim than Core i5-2400S - 191 vs 190 FPS
  • Up to 28% cheaper than Core i5-2400S - €49.99 vs €69.9
  • Up to 30% better value when playing Valheim than Core i5-2400S - €0.26 vs €0.37 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400S - 8 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400S

  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 65 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Valheim.
Valheim

Valheim

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


FPS

191

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.26/FPS

100%

Price, €

€49.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel BX80619I73820 Processore Sandy Bridge E Core i7-3820 (3,6GHz, Sockel 2011)

Buy for 49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 149 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

190

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.37/FPS

70%

Price, €

€69.9

71%

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

Buy for 69.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 149 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


Single-Core

617

100%

Multi-Core

2299

100%

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

496

80%

Multi-Core

1352

58%

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo

Intel Core i7-3820

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Intel Core i5-2400S Logo

Intel Core i5-2400S

Feb 13th, 2012
Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Sandy Bridge ECodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8
Threads4
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size32 nm
36.0x
Multiplier25.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

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