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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X 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 i5-7640X is 2360 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400S
- Up to 63% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $70.0 vs $188.88
- Up to 60% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i5-7640X - $0.33 vs $0.82 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 8% better in Fortnite than Core i5-2400S - 231 vs 213 FPS
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Intel Core i5-2400S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400S
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Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
231
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.82/FPS
40%
Price, $
$188.88
37%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-7640X 4.00 GHz LGA 2066 CPU Box - Black
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-2400S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2400S | vs | Intel Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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