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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-2400 vs Core i5-3470

The Core i5-2400 is slightly slower than the Core i5-3470 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $65.90 more expensive!

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$129.94View CPUAll CPUs

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$64.04View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 8% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 5 months newer
Available for $64.04

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-2400

186FPS

Core i5-3470

188FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-2400

124FPS

Core i5-3470

132FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-2400

328FPS

Core i5-3470

327FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-2400

524FPS

Core i5-3470

522FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-2400

574FPS

Core i5-3470

574FPS

Rocket League2015

369FPS

386FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-2400

539FPS

Core i5-3470

541FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-2400

Core i5-3470

Core i5-3470 ranks 2 points higher.

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L3 Cachehelp

6 MB

6 MB

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Core i5-2400

3.1 GHz

Core i5-3470

3.2 GHz

Core i5-3470 has a 3% higher base clock.

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Core i5-2400

3.4 GHz

Core i5-3470

3.6 GHz

Core i5-3470 boosts 6% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-2400

95W

Core i5-3470

77W

Core i5-3470 draws 18W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-2400

$129.94

Core i5-3470

$64.04

Core i5-3470 is $65.90 cheaper.

Core i5-2400Core i5-3470

LGA1155

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LGA1155

Sandy Bridge

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Ivy Bridge

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 2000

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Intel HD 2500

DDR3

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-2400 or Core i5-3470?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-2400 or Core i5-3470?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-2400 and Core i5-3470?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-2400 scores 6/100, Core i5-3470 scores 8/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-2400 or Core i5-3470 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-2400 or Core i5-3470?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.