Core i5-4330M vs Core i5-2400S
Core i5-4330M
Core i5-2400S
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 i5-4330M is positioned at rank 899 and the Core i5-2400S is on rank 713, so the Core i5-2400S offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4330M
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2400S
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4330M | Core i5-2400S |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4330M | Core i5-2400S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 i5-4330M and Core i5-2400S
Core i5-4330M
The Core i5-4330M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,202 points. Launch price was $275.
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 i5-4330M 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 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-4330M versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-2400S — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-4330M (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-4330M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-2400S uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4330M scores 3,202 against the Core i5-2400S's 3,187 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-4330M. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4330M vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-2400S.
| Feature | Core i5-4330M | Core i5-2400S |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+6% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+12% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 6144 kB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,202 | 3,187 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,965 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 578 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,966 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4330M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-2400S uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i5-4330M | Core i5-2400S |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4330M) vs Yes (Core i5-2400S). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4330M) and Intel HD Graphics 2000 (Core i5-2400S) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4330M targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i5-4330M | Core i5-2400S |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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