FX-7500 vs Core i5-2400S

FX-7500

4 Cores4 Thrd19 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014

Core i5-2400S

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-7500

4 / 4

3,209

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-2400S

4 / 4

3,187

0.0%

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 FX-7500 is positioned at rank 668 and the Core i5-2400S is on rank 713, so the FX-7500 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 FX-7500

#656

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

914%

#657

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

901%

#658

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

827%

#659

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

823%

#660

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

816%

#662

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

788%

#663

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

755%

#664

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

754%

#665

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

734%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

97%

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

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-2400S leads in gaming performance. However, the FX-7500 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	FX-7500	Core i5-2400S
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-2400S stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 60% cheaper ($10 vs $25) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	FX-7500	Core i5-2400S
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+148%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($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.

FX-7500 Benchmark Check

Core i5-2400S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-7500 and Core i5-2400S

FX-7500

The FX-7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,209 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.

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Processing Power

Both the FX-7500 and Core i5-2400S share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the FX-7500 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-2400S — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The FX-7500 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-2400S uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the FX-7500 scores 3,209 against the Core i5-2400S's 3,187 — a 0.7% lead for the FX-7500.

Feature	FX-7500	Core i5-2400S
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.5 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	—	6144 kB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB+1500%	256 kB (per core)
Process	28 nm-13%	32 nm
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,209	3,187
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	1,965
Geekbench 6 Single	—	578
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,966

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Memory & Platform

The FX-7500 uses the FP3 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 DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Core i5-2400S supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (FX-7500) vs 16 (Core i5-2400S) — the Core i5-2400S offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	FX-7500	Core i5-2400S
Socket	FP3	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	8	16+100%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (FX-7500) vs Yes (Core i5-2400S). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 (FX-7500) and Intel HD Graphics 2000 (Core i5-2400S) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: FX-7500 targets Mobile.

Feature	FX-7500	Core i5-2400S
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon R7	Intel HD Graphics 2000
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	Yes
Target Use	Mobile	—

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Value Analysis

The FX-7500 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core i5-2400S debuted at $135. At current prices ($25 vs $10), the Core i5-2400S is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-7500 delivers 128.4 pts/$ vs 318.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-2400S — making the Core i5-2400S the 85.2% better value option.