The Core i5-9400F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2400S, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $93.71 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-9400F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2400S
- Up to 89% cheaper – $11.29 vs $105.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-9400F vs Core i5-2400S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$105
10%
Value, $/FPS
$0.56/FPS
11%
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
168
90%
Min 1% FPS
113
92%
Price, $
$11.29
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.06/FPS
100%
Core i5-9400F vs Core i5-2400S 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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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-9400F vs Core i5-2400S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9400F vs Core i5-2400S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2400S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
