CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
Intel Core i5-2400S or Intel Core i5-2400S – 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 i5-2400S 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 i5-2400S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket. The Intel Pentium 2129Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series. To use the Intel Pentium 2129Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
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Generation |
4 |
Intel Core i5 |
Family |
Intel Pentium |
Intel Core i 2000 |
Group |
Intel Pentium 2000 |
Intel Core i5-2400S |
Name |
Intel Pentium 2129Y |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Mobile |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Core i5-2400S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2400S is 2.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz. The Intel Pentium 2129Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 2129Y is 1.1 GHz
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4 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
4 |
Threads |
2 |
3.3 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
None |
2.5 GHz |
Frequency |
1.1 GHz |
4x |
Cores |
2x |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
No |
Hyperthreading |
No |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Core i5-2400S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2400S 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 Pentium 2129Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Pentium 2129Y uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
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6 |
Generation |
7 |
Q1/2011 |
Release date |
Q4/2012 |
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Max. displays |
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6 |
Execution units |
6 |
48 |
Shaders |
48 |
1.1 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
0.85 GHz |
0.85 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.35 GHz |
32 nm |
Technology |
22 nm |
Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
GPU name |
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
2.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
2.0 GB |
10.1 |
Direct X |
11.0 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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No |
JPEG |
Decode |
Decode / Encode |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
No |
AV1 |
No |
No |
VP9 |
No |
No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
No |
Decode / Encode |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
No |
No |
VP8 |
No |
Decode |
VC-1 |
Decode |
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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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
32.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
32.0 GB |
DDR3-1333 |
Memory type |
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
21.3 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
25.6 GB/s |
No |
ECC |
No |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 10 W watts.
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65 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
10 W |
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Tjunction max |
90 °C |
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Technical details |
The Intel Core i5-2400S 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 Pentium 2129Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
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Q1/2011 |
Release date |
Q1/2013 |
Sandy Bridge S |
Architecture |
Ivy Bridge U |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
6.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
2.0 MB |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
32 nm |
Technology |
22 nm |
LGA 1155 |
Socket |
BGA 1023 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
-- |
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Release price |
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Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
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