CPU
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Core i5-2400S
Core i3-10110Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Core i3-10110Y is on rank 672, so the Core i3-10110Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2400S
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10110Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-2400S | Core i3-10110Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-2400S | Core i3-10110Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2400S and Core i3-10110Y
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i5-2400S packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-10110Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-2400S has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-2400S versus 4 GHz on the Core i3-10110Y — a 19.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-10110Y (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core i5-2400S uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-10110Y uses Comet Lake-Y (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2400S scores 3,187 against the Core i3-10110Y's 3,171 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-2400S. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-2400S vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-10110Y.
| Feature | Core i5-2400S | Core i3-10110Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+150% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6144 kB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Comet Lake-Y (2019) |
| PassMark | 3,187 | 3,171 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,965 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 578 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,966 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-2400S uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-10110Y uses UTFCBGA1377 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-2400S | Core i3-10110Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | UTFCBGA1377 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Core i5-2400S) / not specified (Core i3-10110Y). The Core i5-2400S includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 2000), while the Core i3-10110Y requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i5-2400S | Core i3-10110Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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