EPYC 9334 vs i5-2400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2400
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.51
EPYC 9334
2022
32 cores / 64 threads, 210 Watt
42.05
+1575%

EPYC 9334 outperforms i5-2400 by a whopping 1575% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2400 and EPYC 9334 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking173360
Place by popularity37not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.8611.33
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesCore i5 (Desktop)AMD EPYC
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)10 November 2022 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$60$2,990

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 9334 has 1217% better value for money than i5-2400.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2400 and EPYC 9334 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads464
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data27
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size216 mm24x 72 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,160 million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2400 and EPYC 9334 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketLGA1155SP5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt210 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2400 and EPYC 9334. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-2400 and EPYC 9334 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2400 and EPYC 9334 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2400 and EPYC 9334. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB6 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s460.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2400 and EPYC 9334 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2400 and EPYC 9334.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes16128

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-2400 2.51
EPYC 9334 42.05
+1575%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-2400 3866
EPYC 9334 64841
+1577%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.51 42.05
Recency 9 January 2011 10 November 2022
Physical cores 4 32
Threads 4 64
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 210 Watt

i5-2400 has 121.1% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9334, on the other hand, has a 1575.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9334 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2400 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2400 is a desktop processor while EPYC 9334 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2400 and EPYC 9334, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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