Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-6500 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 i5-6500 is 1635 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2400S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500
- Performs up to 8% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-2400S - 242 vs 225 FPS
- Up to 44% cheaper than Core i5-2400S - $39.5 vs $70.0
- Up to 48% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-2400S - $0.16 vs $0.31 per FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
242
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.16/FPS
100%
Price, $
$39.5
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6500 | vs | Intel Core i5-2400S |
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Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |