The Core i5-8279U is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2400S. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-8279U
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 28 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2400S
The Core i5-8279U is better in every way
Core i5-8279U vs Core i5-2400S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8279U
Apr 3rd, 2019
Average FPS
305
100%
Min 1% FPS
207
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
295
97%
Min 1% FPS
200
97%
Price, $
$16.48
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.05/FPS
100%
Core i5-8279U vs Core i5-2400S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8279U vs Core i5-2400S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8279U vs Core i5-2400S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8279U
Apr 3rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
96%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8279U | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2400S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 3rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $320.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1526 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
28 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Iris Pro Plus 655 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
