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Core i5-2400S vs Core i5-12600KF

Core i5-2400S vs Core i5-12600KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-2400S

2.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Intel Core i5-2400S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400S

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Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $144.57 on Amazon

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Updated 123 minutes ago

Core i5-2400S

2.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Intel Core i5-2400S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400S

Buy for $59.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 123 minutes ago

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Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $144.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 123 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2400S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2400S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3952 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400S.

Advantages of Core i5-2400S

  • Up to 59% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - $59.99 vs $144.57
  • Up to 42% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i5-12600KF - $0.66 vs $1.14 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-12600KF

  • Performs up to 40% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i5-2400S - 127 vs 91 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400S - 16 vs 4 threads
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Core i5-2400S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

91

72%

Value, $/FPS

$0.66/FPS

100%

Price, $

$59.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-2400S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400S

Buy for $59.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 123 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

127

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.14/FPS

58%

Price, $

$144.57

41%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $144.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 123 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Core i5-2400S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Core i5-2400S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

496

20%

Multi-Core

1352

11%

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

100%

Multi-Core

12036

100%

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo

Core i5-2400S

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Sandy BridgeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
10
4Threads
16
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
25.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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