The Core i5-12600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2400S and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $13.58 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2400S
- Up to 8% cheaper – $164.54 vs $178.12
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-2400S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$178.12
92%
Value, $/FPS
$0.85/FPS
100%
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
168
80%
Min 1% FPS
113
82%
Price, $
$164.54
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.97/FPS
88%
Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-2400S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-2400S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-2400S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
30%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2400S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
