Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-2500 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2400S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-2500 and the more expensive Core i5-2400S have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400S
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Performs up to 6% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i5-2400S - 72 vs 68 FPS
- Up to 64% cheaper than Core i5-2400S - $24.95 vs $70.0
- Up to 66% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i5-2400S - $0.35 vs $1.03 per FPS
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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FPS
72
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
100%
Price, $
$24.95
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2400S | vs | Intel Core i5-2500 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |