Ryzen 7 8700F vs i5-2400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2400
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.43
Ryzen 7 8700F
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
19.53
+704%

Ryzen 7 8700F outperforms Core i5-2400 by a whopping 704% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2400 and Ryzen 7 8700F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1773293
Place by popularity41not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.8655.77
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i5 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency2.4228.43
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Phoenix (2023−2024)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)1 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$60$270

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 8700F has 6385% better value for money than i5-2400.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2400 and Ryzen 7 8700F 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed3.1 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size216 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,160 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2400 and Ryzen 7 8700F 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 configuration11
SocketLGA1155AM5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2400 and Ryzen 7 8700F. 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
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-2400 and Ryzen 7 8700F 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 Ryzen 7 8700F 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 Ryzen 7 8700F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000N/A
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 Ryzen 7 8700F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2400 and Ryzen 7 8700F.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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 2.43
Ryzen 7 8700F 19.53
+704%

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
Ryzen 7 8700F 31024
+702%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.43 19.53
Recency 9 January 2011 1 April 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 7 8700F has a 703.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 8700F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2400 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2400 and Ryzen 7 8700F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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