Intel Core2 Duo T5670 vs Intel Core i5-2400S

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Intel Core2 Duo T5670 or Intel Core2 Duo T5670 – 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 Core2 Duo T5670 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo T5670, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
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.
1 Generation 2
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Group Intel Core i 2000
Intel Core2 Duo T5670 Name Intel Core i5-2400S
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo T5670 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo T5670 is 1.8 GHz
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.
None None 3.3 GHz
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo T5670 does not have integrated 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.
-- Generation 6
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 6
-- Shaders 48
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
-- Technology 32 nm
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Direct X 10.1
 
 

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.
-- JPEG No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

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.
-- Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Memory type DDR3-1333
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo T5670 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-2400S is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
-- Release date Q1/2011
Merom (Core) Architecture Sandy Bridge S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
65 nm Technology 32 nm
PGA 478 Socket LGA 1155
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes