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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3960X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2400S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2400S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 3242 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400S
- Up to 95% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $70.0 vs $1300.0
- Up to 94% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $0.37 vs $6.34 per FPS
- Consumes up to 77% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 65 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Performs up to 9% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i5-2400S - 205 vs 188 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400S - 48 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-2400S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
188
91.70731707317074%
Value, $/FPS
$0.37/FPS
100%
Price, $
$70
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-2400S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400S
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Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
205
100%
Value, $/FPS
$6.34/FPS
5.83596214511041%
Price, $
$1300
5%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
Buy for $1,300 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 349772 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-2400S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-2400S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
496
29.754049190161968%
Multi-Core
1352
10.152436735000375%
Intel Core i5-2400S | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Castle Peak |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 24 |
| 4 | Threads | 48 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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