Core i5-2400S vs FX-770K

Core i5-2400S

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2011

FX-770K

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2400S

4 / 4

3,187

+0.5%

3,172

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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. The Core i5-2400S is positioned at rank #713 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-2400S delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the FX-770K in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-2400S	FX-770K
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($59)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-2400S stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 83% cheaper ($10 vs $59) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-2400S	FX-770K
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+493%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($59)

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

FX-770K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2400S and FX-770K

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.

FX-770K

The FX-770K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Dezembro 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,172 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-2400S and FX-770K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-2400S versus 3.9 GHz on the FX-770K — a 16.7% clock advantage for the FX-770K (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-2400S uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the FX-770K uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2400S scores 3,187 against the FX-770K's 3,172 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-2400S.

Feature	Core i5-2400S	FX-770K
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.9 GHz+18%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.5 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	6144 kB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	4 MB+1500%
Process	32 nm	28 nm-13%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark	3,187	3,172
Cinebench R23 Multi	1,965	—
Geekbench 6 Single	578	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,966	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-2400S uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the FX-770K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-2400S	FX-770K
Socket	LGA1155	FM2+
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	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i5-2400S) / not specified (FX-770K). The Core i5-2400S includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 2000), while the FX-770K requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core i5-2400S	FX-770K
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 2000	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	Yes	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-2400S launched at $135 MSRP, while the FX-770K debuted at $0. At current prices ($10 vs $59), the Core i5-2400S is $49 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-2400S delivers 318.7 pts/$ vs 53.8 pts/$ for the FX-770K — making the Core i5-2400S the 142.3% better value option.