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Core i5-10400F vs Core i5-2400S

Core i5-10400F vs Core i5-2400S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10400F (Base Clock: 2.90 GHz; Socket: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box

Buy for $99.95 on Amazon

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Intel Core i5-2400S

2.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-2400S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400S

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4053 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10400F (Base Clock: 2.90 GHz; Socket: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box

Buy for $99.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4054 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-2400S

2.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-2400S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400S

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4053 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-10400F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2400S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2400S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10400F is 3399 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400S.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400F

  • Performs up to 6% better in Valheim than Core i5-2400S - 201 vs 190 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400S - 12 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400S

  • Up to 30% cheaper than Core i5-10400F - $70.0 vs $99.95
  • Up to 26% better value when playing Valheim than Core i5-10400F - $0.37 vs $0.5 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10400F doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Valheim.
Valheim

Valheim

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

201

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.5/FPS

74%

Price, $

$99.95

70%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10400F (Base Clock: 2.90 GHz; Socket: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box

Buy for $99.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4054 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Core i5-2400S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

190

94%

Value, $/FPS

$0.37/FPS

100%

Price, $

$70

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-2400S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400S

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4053 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Core i5-2400S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1438

100%

Multi-Core

5751

100%

Intel Core i5-2400S Logo
Core i5-2400S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

496

34%

Multi-Core

1352

23%

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo

Intel Core i5-10400F

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Intel Core i5-2400S Logo

Intel Core i5-2400S

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Comet LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads4
2.9 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
65 WTDP65 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
29.0x
Multiplier25.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
NoOverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-10400F or Core i5-2400S

Valheim, 1920 x 1080, Highest

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