Core i3-10110Y vs Core i5-2400S

Core i3-10110Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Core i5-2400S

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-10110Y

2 / 4

3,171

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core T2390

3,187

+0.5%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-10110Y is positioned at rank 672 and the Core i5-2400S is on rank 713, so the Core i3-10110Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10110Y

#660

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

925%

#661

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

912%

#662

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

837%

#663

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

833%

#664

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

826%

#666

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

797%

#667

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

764%

#668

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

763%

#669

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

743%

#672

Core i3-10110Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2400S

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13203%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12475%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9058%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2729%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2161%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1891%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1083%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1069%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

973%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

973%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

962%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

936%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

923%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

919%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

911%

#713

Core i5-2400S

MSRP: $135|Avg: $10

100%

#714

Pentium G3420

MSRP: $86|Avg: $40

100%

#715

Core i5-6500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $123

99%

#716

Core i7-4770T

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

99%

#717

Core i3-4340

MSRP: $149|Avg: $50

99%

#718

Core i5-4690K

MSRP: $243|Avg: $101

99%

#719

Core i5-4670R

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

99%

#720

Core i5-3340

MSRP: $182|Avg: $15

99%

#721

Core i7-4770

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

99%

#722

Athlon II X3 440

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

98%

#723

Core i3-4130T

MSRP: $124|Avg: $10

98%

#724

Celeron E3300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#725

Core i7-6700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $60

98%

#726

Core i7-4790K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $93

98%

#727

Celeron E3400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $15

98%

#728

FX-4100

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-10110Y (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-10110Y	Core i5-2400S
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-2400S (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-10110Y	Core i5-2400S
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-10110Y Benchmark Check

Core i5-2400S Benchmark Check

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

League of Legends

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Valorant

Valorant

No prediction data available

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10110Y and Core i5-2400S

Core i3-10110Y

The Core i3-10110Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,171 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

⚡

Processing Power

The Core i3-10110Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-2400S offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-2400S has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i3-10110Y versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-2400S — a 19.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-10110Y (base: 1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i3-10110Y uses the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-2400S uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10110Y scores 3,171 against the Core i5-2400S's 3,187 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-2400S. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-10110Y vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-2400S.

Feature	Core i3-10110Y	Core i5-2400S
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+21%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	2.5 GHz+150%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6144 kB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-Y (2019)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,171	3,187
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	1,965
Geekbench 6 Single	—	578
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,966

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10110Y uses the UTFCBGA1377 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-2400S uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-10110Y	Core i5-2400S
Socket	UTFCBGA1377	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-10110Y) / Yes (Core i5-2400S). The Core i5-2400S includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 2000), while the Core i3-10110Y requires a dedicated GPU.