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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9960X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9960X is 2840 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9960X
- Performs up to 4% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-2400 - 122 vs 117 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400 - 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400
- Up to 88% cheaper than Core i9-9960X - $80.68 vs $699.99
- Up to 88% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-9960X - $0.69 vs $5.74 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-9960X - 95 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9960X doesn't have integrated graphics
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i9-9960X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
122
100%
Value, $/FPS
$5.74/FPS
12%
Price, $
$699.99
11%
FPS Winner
Intel BX80673I99960X Core i9-9960X X-Series Processor 16 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC7)
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Core i5-2400
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
117
95%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
100%
Price, $
$80.68
100%
Value Winner
OptiPlex Desktop Computer - Intel Core i5 i5-2400 3.10 GHz - Mini-tower
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Updated 138 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i9-9960X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Core i5-2400
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9960X | vs | Intel Core i5-2400 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 165 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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