The Core i7-8700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2400, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $99.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2400
- Up to 77% cheaper – $29.00 vs $128.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-8700K vs Core i5-2400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, $
$128
22%
Value, $/FPS
$0.61/FPS
25%
Core i7-8700K vs Core i5-2400 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
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Average FPS
Very High
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Average FPS
Average FPS
Extreme
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-8700K vs Core i5-2400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700K vs Core i5-2400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-2400
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
72%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $359.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
