The Core i9-9960X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2400S, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $1379.04 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9960X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2400S
- Up to 99% cheaper – $20.95 vs $1399.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-9960X vs Core i5-2400S
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, $
$1399.99
1%
Value, $/FPS
$6.82/FPS
2%
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
189
92%
Min 1% FPS
133
93%
Price, $
$20.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.11/FPS
100%
Core i9-9960X 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 i9-9960X vs Core i5-2400S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9960X vs Core i5-2400S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
22 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
27%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
73%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2400S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $1,684.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
22 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
