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

4,627 Rank: 1169

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1165	Xeon L5639	4,631	+0.1%
1166	A10-9700E	4,631	+0.1%
1167	Core i5-4350U	4,631	+0.1%
1168	Athlon X4 880K	4,628	+0%
1169	Core i5-2400S	4,627
1170	Core i5-4200M	4,627	+0%
1171	Core i5-6200U	4,623	-0.1%
1172	Core i7 960	4,622	-0.1%
1173	Core i3-3210	4,622	-0.1%
1174	Pentium G3250	4,622	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

4,533 Rank: 1173

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1169	Intel Core i3-7020U	4,537	+0.1%
1170	Core i3-4150	4,537	+0.1%
1171	Core i7 860	4,534	+0%
1172	Pentium Gold G5400T	4,533	+0%
1173	Core i5-2400S	4,533
1174	Xeon E5507	4,533	+0%
1175	Phenom II X4 940	4,532	+-0%
1176	Xeon D-1518	4,531	+-0%
1177	Core i3-2357M	4,530	-0.1%
1178	Phenom II X4 B55	4,530	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

4,689 Rank: 1153

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1149	Core i5-2500K	4,697	+0.2%
1150	Xeon W3570	4,695	+0.1%
1151	Pentium G3258	4,694	+0.1%
1152	FX-4130	4,692	+0.1%
1153	Core i5-2400S	4,689
1154	Core i7-3940XM	4,688	+-0%
1155	Core i5-3320M	4,688	+-0%
1156	Xeon E5-2630L v4	4,685	-0.1%
1157	Core i7 940	4,685	-0.1%
1158	Athlon Gold 3150U	4,684	-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 i5-2400S based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,570 Rank: 1076

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1072	Core i5-7360U	4,570	+0%
1073	Core i5-6287U	4,570	+0%
1074	Athlon 3000G	4,570	+0%
1075	Core i3-4360	4,570	+0%
1076	Core i5-2400S	4,570
1077	A10-5700	4,570	+0%
1078	Core i7-2635QM	4,569	+-0%
1079	Pentium G4560	4,569	+-0%
1080	Core i3-4350	4,569	+-0%
1081	Phenom II X6 1065T	4,569	+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,540 Rank: 1102

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1098	PRO A8-8650B	4,541	+0%
1099	Core i7-7560U	4,540	+0%
1100	Core i3-6100T	4,540	+0%
1101	Core i3-4150	4,540	+0%
1102	Core i5-2400S	4,540
1103	FX-9830P	4,540	+0%
1104	Phenom II X4 B40	4,540	+0%
1105	Pentium Silver J5005	4,539	+-0%
1106	Pentium Gold G5500T	4,539	+-0%
1107	Core i7-6660U	4,539	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,573 Rank: 1044

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1040	Core i3-1000NG4	4,575	+0%
1041	Core i3-4150	4,574	+0%
1042	Xeon E5620	4,574	+0%
1043	Core i7-2635QM	4,573	+0%
1044	Core i5-2400S	4,573
1045	Xeon E5-2609 v2	4,573	+0%
1046	Core i3-4130	4,572	+-0%
1047	Xeon W3520	4,572	+-0%
1048	Core i7-6500U	4,571	+-0%
1049	Core i7-6498DU	4,571	+-0%

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Core i5-2400S Details

The Intel Core i5-2400S stands out for its strong single-core performance, ranking #1153 in single-core benchmarks with a score of 4689. While not a modern processor by today's standards—released in 2011 as part of Intel's second-generation Core lineup—it remains notable for its efficiency and integrated graphics capabilities. Built on a 32 nm process and based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture, the i5-2400S is designed for mainstream desktops and features a 65 W TDP, making it suitable for low-power systems without sacrificing performance per watt.

This processor features four cores and four threads, operating at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.3 GHz. It supports DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz, with a maximum of 32 GB of system memory and a dual-channel memory controller delivering up to 21 GB/s of bandwidth. The LGA1155 socket ensures compatibility with a wide range of 2nd and 3rd generation Intel chipsets, offering flexibility for upgrades within its era.

Integrated graphics are provided by the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which supports up to two displays and includes a maximum dynamic frequency of 1100 MHz. While not suitable for modern gaming or high-end multimedia tasks, this GPU delivers adequate performance for basic office applications, web browsing, and HD video playback. The chip also supports a range of advanced technologies, including AES-NI, AVX2, Hyper-Threading, VT-x, and TXT, enabling secure virtualization and efficient encryption processing.

In multicore performance, the i5-2400S scores 4533, placing it at #1172 overall, with a strong competitive profile against other CPUs from the same generation. It outperforms several older and newer processors in the benchmark, including the Core i3-7020U and Xeon D-1518, highlighting its enduring relevance in lightly threaded workloads. However, its overall score of 4627 places it behind more modern processors, particularly those in the top 50 list, where scores exceed 7000 in both single- and multicore categories.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-2400S is best suited for budget or legacy systems where integrated graphics and power efficiency are priorities. It remains a solid choice for light productivity, home office use, and entry-level multimedia tasks, but it is not competitive with current-generation CPUs in demanding applications such as 3D rendering, video editing, or high-end gaming. Its longevity is a testament to Intel's design efficiency during the Sandy Bridge era, but users seeking modern performance will find it significantly outpaced by today's offerings.