Core i5-2400S vs Atom x5-E8000

Core i5-2400S

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2011

Atom x5-E8000

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.04 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2400S

4 / 4

3,187

0.0%

3,219

+1.0%

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.

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 i5-2400S is positioned at rank 713 and the Atom x5-E8000 is on rank 18, so the Atom x5-E8000 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 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 Per Dollar Atom x5-E8000

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

137%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

135%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

124%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

123%

#10

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

122%

#12

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

118%

#13

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

113%

#14

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

113%

#15

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

110%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

100%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

99%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

89%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

85%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

85%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

81%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

81%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

80%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

80%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

80%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

79%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-2400S leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom x5-E8000 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-2400S	Atom x5-E8000
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($18)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-2400S stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 44% cheaper ($10 vs $18) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-2400S	Atom x5-E8000
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+78%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($18)

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 i5-2400S Benchmark Check

Atom x5-E8000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2400S and Atom x5-E8000

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.

Atom x5-E8000

The Atom x5-E8000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.04 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,219 points. Launch price was $39.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-2400S and Atom x5-E8000 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-2400S versus 1.04 GHz on the Atom x5-E8000 — a 104.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-2400S. The Core i5-2400S uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom x5-E8000 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2400S scores 3,187 against the Atom x5-E8000's 3,219 — a 1% lead for the Atom x5-E8000. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-2400S vs 0 kB on the Atom x5-E8000.

Feature	Core i5-2400S	Atom x5-E8000
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+217%	1.04 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	6144 kB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,187	3,219+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	1,965	—
Geekbench 6 Single	578	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,966	—

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Memory & Platform

Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Core i5-2400S supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-2400S) vs 4 (Atom x5-E8000) — the Core i5-2400S offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,H67,P67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Core i5-2400S) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom x5-E8000).

Feature	Core i5-2400S	Atom x5-E8000
Socket	LGA1155	—
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+300%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i5-2400S) / not specified (Atom x5-E8000). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 2000 (Core i5-2400S) and Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (Atom x5-E8000) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.