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Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.50GHz

Explore Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.50GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.9/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.50GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3170 and a single-thread rating of 1456. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark3,170
1,039 samples
Single Thread1,456
Overall rank#3,156
of 6,054
Reference price$191.84

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.9Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.50GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3170 and a single-thread rating of 1456. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.50GHz is a Desktop released in 2011. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 3.30 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 3,170 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 3,170 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,456 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1155. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.50GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 3.30 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 3,170 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.50GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.50GHz?

Start with LGA1155 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.50GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD FX-4350 Quad-CoreAMD3,184 points
02Intel Core i7-870 @ 2.93GHzIntel3,172 points
03AMD FX-4320AMD3,172 points
04Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.50GHzThis CPU3,170 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02AMD FX-4320AMD1,564 points
03AMD FX-4350 Quad-CoreAMD1,550 points
04Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.50GHzThis CPU1,456 points
05Intel Core i7-870 @ 2.93GHzIntel1,383 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.50GHzThis CPU48.8 Mark/W
03Intel Core i7-870 @ 2.93GHzIntel33.4 Mark/W
04AMD FX-4320AMD33.4 Mark/W
05AMD FX-4350 Quad-CoreAMD25.5 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
51,656.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
787.90
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
2,580.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
21.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
5,602.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
10,839.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
301.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
6,699.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2011
SocketLGA1155
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo3.30 GHz
TDP65 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L36 MB