Key Differences
In short — Core i7-980X 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 i7-980X is 299 days older than the cheaper Core i5-2400S.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Performs up to 3% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i5-2400S - 76 vs 74 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400S - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400S
- Up to 53% cheaper than Core i7-980X - $70.0 vs $148.02
- Up to 51% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-980X - $0.95 vs $1.95 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Core i5-2400S |
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Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Gulftown | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |