Intel Core i5-2400 vs Intel Core i3-10100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-2400 or Intel Core i5-2400 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-2400 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i3-10100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 10
Intel Core i5-2400 Name Intel Core i3-10100
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2400 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-10100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
4x Cores 4x
4 Threads 8
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2400 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-10100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
6 Execution units 24
6 Generation 9.5
10.1 Direct X 12
48 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2400 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-10100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 134 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2020
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Comet Lake S
32 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1200
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5612
5612
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2011
2011

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4769
4769
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1778
1778

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2345
2345

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2415
2415
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1230
1230

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2284
2284
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
863
863

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1446
1446
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
598
598

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1141
1141
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
615
615

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1001
1001
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
355
355