Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2400 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-661 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2400 is 367 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i5-2400 - 87 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400
- Performs up to 1% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i5-661 - 186 vs 184 FPS
- Up to 6% cheaper than Core i5-661 - $75.49 vs $80.0
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i5-2400 |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
87 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |