Intel Core i5-3340 vs Intel Core i5-2400

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Intel Core i5-3340 or Intel Core i5-3340 – 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 i5-3340 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3340, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
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.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
3 Generation 2
Intel Core i5-3340 Name Intel Core i5-2400
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core i 2000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3340 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3340 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
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.
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3340 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3340 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, 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 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
7 Generation 6
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
11.0 Direct X 10.1
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2011
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
48 Shaders 48
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 6
22 nm Technology 32 nm
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
 
 

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.
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No AV1 No
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG 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 25.6 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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3340 is manufactured using a 22 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 i5-2400 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
184 $ Release price --
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Sandy Bridge S
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2011
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3340
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2402
2402
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2345
2345

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3340
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1977
1977
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1778
1778

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3340
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
664
664
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
598
598