Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3952 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - $34.95 vs $154.65
- Up to 73% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i5-12600KF - $0.13 vs $0.48 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 16% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i5-2400 - 321 vs 276 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400 - 16 vs 4 threads
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
276
85%
Value, $/FPS
$0.13/FPS
100%
Price, $
$34.95
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $34.95 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 50 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
321
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.48/FPS
27%
Price, $
$154.65
22%
FPS Winner
Buy for $154.65 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 50 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2400 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |