The Core i7-3820 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2400S, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $333.40 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3820
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2400S
- Up to 95% cheaper – $16.48 vs $349.88
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-3820 vs Core i5-2400S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
70
92%
Min 1% FPS
34
87%
Price, $
$16.48
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.23/FPS
100%
Core i7-3820 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 i7-3820 vs Core i5-2400S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3820 vs Core i5-2400S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
60%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
69%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3820 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2400S |
---|---|---|
General | ||
Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
$305.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
130 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
10 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |