The Core i3-10100 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2400S, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $83.51 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-10100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2400S
- Up to 84% cheaper – $16.48 vs $99.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i3-10100 vs Core i5-2400S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, $
$99.99
16%
Value, $/FPS
$0.48/FPS
17%
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
189
92%
Min 1% FPS
133
93%
Price, $
$16.48
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.08/FPS
100%
Core i3-10100 vs Core i5-2400S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-10100 vs Core i5-2400S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-10100 vs Core i5-2400S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
69%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
77%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-10100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2400S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
