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Core i5-2400S vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i5-2400S vs Ryzen 7 5800X: 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

Buy for $59.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 127 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $179 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 128 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 127 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $179 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 128 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 5800X 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 Ryzen 7 5800X is 3588 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400S.

Advantages of Core i5-2400S

  • Up to 66% cheaper than Ryzen 7 5800X - $59.99 vs $179.00
  • Up to 58% better value when playing Dying Light 2: Stay Human than Ryzen 7 5800X - $0.52 vs $1.23 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 65 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 26% better in Dying Light 2: Stay Human than Core i5-2400S - 146 vs 116 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400S - 16 vs 4 threads
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Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality Raytracing

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

116

79%

Value, $/FPS

$0.52/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 127 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

146

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.23/FPS

42%

Price, $

$179

33%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $179 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 128 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality Raytracing

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

496

23%

Multi-Core

1352

13%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo

Core i5-2400S

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

Ryzen 7 5800X

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
4Threads
16
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.7 GHz
65 W
TDP105 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
25.0xMultiplier
38.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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