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Core i5-2400 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i5-2400 vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-2400

3.1 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Intel Core i5-2400 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400

Buy for $108.7 on Amazon

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Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $291.69 on Amazon

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Core i5-2400

3.1 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Intel Core i5-2400 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400

Buy for $108.7 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $291.69 on Amazon

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Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 5900X is 3588 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400.

Advantages of Core i5-2400

  • Up to 63% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - $108.70 vs $291.69
  • Up to 58% better value when playing F1 22 than Ryzen 9 5900X - $0.43 vs $1.02 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 95 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Performs up to 12% better in F1 22 than Core i5-2400 - 286 vs 255 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400 - 24 vs 4 threads
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F1 22

F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Core i5-2400

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

255

89%

Value, $/FPS

$0.43/FPS

100%

Price, $

$108.7

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-2400 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400

Buy for $108.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 0 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

286

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.02/FPS

42%

Price, $

$291.69

37%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $291.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Core i5-2400

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo
Core i5-2400

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

554

25%

Multi-Core

1607

14%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i5-2400 Logo

Core i5-2400

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 9
Sandy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
12
4Threads
24
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
95 W
TDP105 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
31.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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