The Core i7-8700T is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2400 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $41.29 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 63% less energy – 35 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2400
- Up to 28% cheaper – $108.70 vs $149.99
Core i7-8700T vs Core i5-2400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
$149.99
72%
Value, $/FPS
$0.81/FPS
79%
Core i5-2400
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
169
92%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, $
$108.7
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.64/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700T vs Core i5-2400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-8700T vs Core i5-2400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700T vs Core i5-2400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
4 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700T | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 2nd, 2018 | 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 |
35 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
