A10-6800K vs Core i5-2400S

A10-6800K vs Core i5-2400S Performance Spectrum

A10-6800K

4 / 4

3,186

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-2400S

4 / 4

3,187

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

A10-6800K vs Core i5-2400S FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A10-6800K vs Core i5-2400S: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A10-6800K

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,186 vs 3,187).
❌53.8% higher power demand at 100W vs 65W.

Core i5-2400S

2011

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 65W instead of 100W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A10-6800K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $135 MSRP, while A10-6800K mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-2400S better than A10-6800K?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A10-6800K is ahead with a 10.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-2400S pulls ahead with 0% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-2400S is the stronger fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-2400S is the better buy right now. Core i5-2400S comes in at an unclear MSRP at $135 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0% better PassMark. The compromise is that A10-6800K is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 10.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (23.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A10-6800K makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2011). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A10-6800K vs Core i5-2400S Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A10-6800K

The A10-6800K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,186 points. Launch price was $142.

Core i5-2400S

The Core i5-2400S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,187 points. Launch price was $141.

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Processing Power

Both the A10-6800K and Core i5-2400S share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the A10-6800K versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-2400S — a 28.6% clock advantage for the A10-6800K (base: 4.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The A10-6800K uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-2400S uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A10-6800K scores 3,186 against the Core i5-2400S's 3,187 — a 0% lead for the Core i5-2400S. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 477 vs 578, a 19.1% lead for the Core i5-2400S that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-6800K vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-2400S.

Feature	A10-6800K	Core i5-2400S
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+33%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	4.1 GHz+64%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	6144 kB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB+1500%	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Richland (2013−2014)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,186	3,187
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	1,965
Geekbench 6 Single	477	578+21%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,966

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Memory & Platform

The A10-6800K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-2400S uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-2133 on the A10-6800K versus DDR3-1333 on the Core i5-2400S — the A10-6800K supports 60% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X (A10-6800K) and H61,H67,P67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Core i5-2400S).

Feature	A10-6800K	Core i5-2400S
Socket	FM2	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-2133+60%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-6800K) vs Yes (Core i5-2400S). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8670D (A10-6800K) and Intel HD Graphics 2000 (Core i5-2400S) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-6800K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-6800K rivals Core i3-4130.