Ryzen Z1 vs i5-2400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2400
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.43
Ryzen Z1
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.92
+391%

Ryzen Z1 outperforms Core i5-2400 by a whopping 391% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2400 and Ryzen Z1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1773654
Place by popularity41not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.86no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i5 (Desktop)Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency2.4275.21
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$60no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2400 and Ryzen Z1 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.9 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 mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2400 and Ryzen Z1 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
SocketLGA1155FP8
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2400 and Ryzen Z1. 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 Z1 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 Z1 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 Z1. 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 card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2000AMD Radeon 740M
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 Z1 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2400 and Ryzen Z1.

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 Z1 11.92
+391%

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 Z1 18933
+390%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-2400 550
Ryzen Z1 2249
+309%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-2400 1599
Ryzen Z1 8301
+419%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.43 11.92
Integrated graphics card 0.55 8.31
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Z1 has a 390.5% higher aggregate performance score, 1410.9% faster integrated GPU, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Z1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2400 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2400 is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2400 and Ryzen Z1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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