The Core i3-9100F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2400, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $58.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-9100F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-2400
- Up to 67% cheaper – $29.00 vs $87.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-2400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, $
$87
33%
Value, $/FPS
$0.42/FPS
36%
Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-2400 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
Very High
1920x1080
+2
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Average FPS
High
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+1
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Ultra
1920x1080
+3
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Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-2400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-2400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-2400
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
81%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $122.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
