Core i5-2405S

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-2405S

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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 i5-2405S based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,687 Rank: 1117
Rank Name Score Visual
1113 Xeon W3570 4,690
+0.1%
1114 Core i5-3570S 4,690
+0.1%
1115 Core i3-3240 4,689
+0%
1116 Core i7 940 4,688
+0%
1117 Core i5-2405S 4,687
1118 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,687
+0%
1119 Core i5-3330 4,686
+-0%
1120 Core i5-5350U 4,686
+-0%
1121 Celeron G5900 4,685
+-0%
1122 FX-4300 4,684
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-2405S based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,547 Rank: 1164
Rank Name Score Visual
1160 Core i7-6498DU 4,548
+0%
1161 Intel Core i7-740QM 4,548
+0%
1162 Core i7-4610M 4,548
+0%
1163 Core i5-7Y57 4,547
+0%
1164 Core i5-2405S 4,547
1165 Core i7-4558U 4,544
-0.1%
1166 Xeon X5470 4,543
-0.1%
1167 Pentium 967 4,540
-0.2%
1168 Xeon Bronze 3104 4,537
-0.2%
1169 Intel Core i3-7020U 4,537
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-2405S based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,780 Rank: 1081
Rank Name Score Visual
1077 Core i3-6100E 4,786
+0.1%
1078 Celeron G3920 4,786
+0.1%
1079 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,782
+0%
1080 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,780
+0%
1081 Core i5-2405S 4,780
1082 Xeon E5-2643 v2 4,778
+-0%
1083 Core i7-2860QM 4,777
-0.1%
1084 Core i5-7300U 4,777
-0.1%
1085 Core i7-3687U 4,777
-0.1%
1086 Xeon W-2102 4,776
-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 i5-2405S based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,584 Rank: 1010
Rank Name Score Visual
1006 Xeon E5530 4,586
+0%
1007 A10 PRO-7850B 4,586
+0%
1008 Athlon X4 860K 4,585
+0%
1009 Pentium Gold G5500 4,584
+0%
1010 Core i5-2405S 4,584
1011 Phenom II X6 1090T 4,584
+0%
1012 Athlon X4 840 4,584
+0%
1013 Core i7-2670QM 4,583
+-0%
1014 Core i3-7300 4,583
+-0%
1015 Core i5-2300 4,583
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-2405S based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,548 Rank: 1062
Rank Name Score Visual
1058 Core i3-4360 4,549
+0%
1059 Core i5-2500S 4,549
+0%
1060 A10 PRO-7850B 4,549
+0%
1061 Athlon X4 870K 4,549
+0%
1062 Core i5-2405S 4,548
1063 Phenom II X4 B60 4,548
+0%
1064 Core i7-6567U 4,547
+-0%
1065 Core i3-4170 4,547
+-0%
1066 Phenom II X4 B55 4,547
+-0%
1067 Athlon X4 860K 4,547
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-2405S based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,589 Rank: 988
Rank Name Score Visual
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%
988 Core i5-2405S 4,589
989 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
+-0%
990 Core i3-7101E 4,588
+-0%
991 Core i7-960 4,588
+-0%
992 Pentium Silver N6005 4,588
+-0%
993 Core i3-7100H 4,587
+-0%

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Core i5-2405S Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-2405S remains a relic of the early Sandy Bridge era, a processor launched in 2011 that has long since been superseded by modern architectures. While it once represented a solid mid-range offering for mainstream desktops, the i5-2405S now sits firmly in the past, offering performance that is dwarfed by today’s top-tier CPUs. Still, it holds historical significance as a representative of Intel’s transition to more efficient and powerful designs during the early 2010s.

Built on a 32 nm process and based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture, the Core i5-2405S 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 integrates Intel HD 3000 graphics, which supports up to two displays and operates at a base frequency of 850 MHz with a burst frequency of 1100 MHz. The processor is designed for the FCLGA1155 socket and carries a 65 W TDP, making it energy-efficient for its time. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a peak memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s.

Despite its age, the i5-2405S supports a range of modern instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, and Intel’s virtualization technologies like VT-x and EPT. These features were cutting-edge at launch and remain relevant for legacy software and virtualization use cases. However, its single-core performance is now notably outdated, ranking at #1080 out of 2060 in single-core benchmarks, with a score of 4780. Its multicore performance, at #1163 with a score of 4547, reflects its ability to handle multithreaded tasks, though it falls far short of contemporary processors.

In the broader context of modern CPUs, the i5-2405S is positioned well below the current top tier. The highest-performing CPUs today, such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, achieve overall scores exceeding 8,000, while the i5-2405S’s score of 4687 places it near the lower end of mid-range systems from its generation. It competes with older mobile and desktop chips like the Core i5-3330 and Celeron G5900, both of which are more powerful due to architectural improvements and higher clock speeds.

Given its age and performance limitations, the Core i5-2405S is best suited for legacy systems, light office tasks, or as a low-cost upgrade for older machines where modern performance is not required. While it lacks the power for gaming, content creation, or intensive workloads, it remains a reliable option for basic computing needs. For users seeking modern efficiency and performance, upgrading to a current-generation processor is strongly recommended, but the i5-2405S still holds value in niche scenarios where compatibility and cost are paramount.
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Intel Core i5-2405S

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-2405S
Model Number: i5-2405S
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Core Name: Sandy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155, LGA1155
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

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: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 216 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX 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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