The Core i5-2400S is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $455.54 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-2400S
- Up to 97% cheaper – $16.48 vs $472.02
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 65 vs 120 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Core i5-2400S vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
189
76%
Min 1% FPS
133
78%
Price, $
$16.48
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.08/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Nov 7th, 2024
Average FPS
249
100%
Min 1% FPS
170
100%
Price, $
$472.02
3%
Value, $/FPS
$1.89/FPS
4%
Core i5-2400S vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Average FPS
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Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+3
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Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+3
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-2400S vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-2400S vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
6%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
53%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
63%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Nov 7th, 2024
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
96 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-2400S | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 7th, 2024 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $479.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Granite Ridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 120 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 96 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
