Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2400S outperforms the more expensive Core i7-920 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2400S is 783 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-920.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-920
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400S - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400S
- Performs up to 1% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-920 - 188 vs 187 FPS
- Up to 22% cheaper than Core i7-920 - $70.0 vs $90.0
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-920 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-920 doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-920 | vs | Intel Core i5-2400S |
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Nov 17th, 2008 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
2.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
20.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |