Core i5-2400

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-2400

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-2400 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,695 Rank: 1107
Rank Name Score Visual
1103 Core i7-6500U 4,702
+0.1%
1104 Core i3-4160T 4,701
+0.1%
1105 Xeon X3470 4,699
+0.1%
1106 Core i5-6442EQ 4,696
+0%
1107 Core i5-2400 4,695
1108 Xeon E3-1280 4,695
+0%
1109 Core i5-3380M 4,694
+-0%
1110 Core i3-4330T 4,694
+-0%
1111 Core M 5Y51 4,693
+-0%
1112 Celeron G3930T 4,693
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-2400 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,632 Rank: 1050
Rank Name Score Visual
1046 Core i3-6100 4,636
+0.1%
1047 Core i5-6500TE 4,634
+0%
1048 Core i3-4370 4,633
+0%
1049 Athlon 3000G 4,632
+0%
1050 Core i5-2400 4,632
1051 Xeon E5-2430 v2 4,630
+-0%
1052 Core i5-7360U 4,628
-0.1%
1053 Core i7-2715QE 4,627
-0.1%
1054 Xeon W3565 4,627
-0.1%
1055 Core i7-2675QM 4,626
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-2400 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,737 Rank: 1125
Rank Name Score Visual
1121 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,743
+0.1%
1122 Core i3-3210 4,742
+0.1%
1123 Core M3-7Y30 4,741
+0.1%
1124 EPYC 7551 4,741
+0.1%
1125 Core i5-2400 4,737
1126 Core i7-2655LE 4,735
+-0%
1127 Core i5-6300U 4,735
+-0%
1128 Intel Core i3-7100U 4,735
+-0%
1129 Core i5-5200U 4,734
-0.1%
1130 Core i7-4650U 4,733
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-2400 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,592 Rank: 983
Rank Name Score Visual
979 Xeon W3520 4,593
+0%
980 Core i5-3335S 4,593
+0%
981 Xeon E5630 4,593
+0%
982 FX-4320 4,593
+0%
983 Core i5-2400 4,592
984 Core i7-920 4,592
+0%
985 Xeon L5638 4,591
+-0%
986 Xeon E5620 4,590
+-0%
987 Pentium Gold G6400 4,590
+-0%
988 Core i3-1005G1 4,589
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-2400 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,570 Rank: 991
Rank Name Score Visual
987 Core i3-9100TE 4,573
+0.1%
988 Core i3-7300 4,572
+0%
989 Xeon E5640 4,572
+0%
990 Xeon E5630 4,572
+0%
991 Core i5-2400 4,570
992 Xeon W3540 4,570
+0%
993 Core i7-2630QM 4,569
+-0%
994 Core i5-3330 4,569
+-0%
995 Phenom II X4 980 4,569
+-0%
996 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,569
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-2400 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,591 Rank: 982
Rank Name Score Visual
978 Core i3-4370 4,595
+0.1%
979 Core i7-965 4,595
+0.1%
980 Core i3-6300T 4,593
+0%
981 Core i3-6098P 4,591
+0%
982 Core i5-2400 4,591
983 Core i5-6360U 4,590
+-0%
984 Core i5-2320 4,590
+-0%
985 Xeon X5550 4,590
+-0%
986 Core i3-7100T 4,589
+-0%
987 Xeon X5570 4,589
+-0%

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Core i5-2400 Details

The Core i5-2400, released in 2011, is a quad-core processor from Intel that, while now considered outdated, remains a notable example of early Sandy Bridge architecture. As of March 2026, it sits well below the performance ceiling of modern CPUs, with its 4695 overall score placing it at #1107 of 2060 in the broader ranking. It competes with more recent mid-range processors like the Core i5-6442EQ and the Xeon X3470, but falls short of the leaders in the top 50 list, which are dominated by Ryzen Threadripper and Core Ultra series chips. Despite its age, it still holds its own in single-core performance, ranking #1125 with a score of 4737, a testament to its strong per-core efficiency for its time.

Built on a 32 nm process and based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture, the Core i5-2400 operates at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 3.4 GHz. It features 4 cores and 4 threads, with a 95 W TDP and a LGA1155 socket. The processor supports DDR3 1066/1333 memory, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s across two channels. It includes a PCIe 2.0 interface, supporting configurations such as 1x16, 2x8, and 1x8 with 2x4 lanes. The CPU also supports advanced features like AVX2, AES-NI, and VT-x virtualization, making it suitable for a wide range of legacy and productivity tasks.

Integrated into the Core i5-2400 is Intel's HD Graphics 2000 GPU, which runs at a base frequency of 850 MHz and can burst to 1100 MHz. It supports up to two displays and includes a 2 GB maximum shared memory allocation. While this GPU is no match for modern discrete solutions, it was adequate for basic multimedia and light gaming during its era. The processor also includes Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep Technology and vPro support, offering power efficiency and remote management capabilities.

In benchmarking, the Core i5-2400 shows a multicore score of 4632, placing it at #1049, which is slightly lower than its overall score, indicating relatively balanced performance across single and multi-threaded workloads. However, it trails behind modern CPUs such as the Core i3-4370 and Core i5-6500TE in multicore performance, highlighting the gap created by advancements in core count and architecture. The processor’s single-core performance, while respectable at 4737, is still outpaced by contemporary offerings like the Core i3-3210 and EPYC 7551.

Overall, the Core i5-2400 is best suited for legacy systems or entry-level tasks where power efficiency and cost-effectiveness are priorities. While it has been surpassed by generations of faster, more efficient processors, its design laid the groundwork for future improvements in Intel's desktop lineup. For users with older systems or those requiring a low-cost upgrade, the i5-2400 remains a viable option, albeit one that cannot compete with today’s high-end processors.
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Intel Core i5-2400

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-2400
Model Number: i5-2400
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Socket: LGA1155
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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