Core i5-2400 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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.