Processor comparison
Intel Core i5-2400S vs Intel Core i3-4160
Intel
Intel Core i5-2400S
Intel Socket 1155
2500 MHz
4 cores
Jan 2011
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VS
Intel
Intel Core i3-4160
Intel Socket 1150
3600 MHz
2 cores
Jul 2014
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Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i5-2400S100%
- Intel Core i3-4160114%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i5-2400S100%
- Intel Core i3-4160128%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i5-2400S100%
- Intel Core i3-4160100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-2400S
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-4160
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 28% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Around 14% higher average synthetic performance.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i3-4160
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i5-2400S | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| TXT | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | |
| TSX | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i5-2400S | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_SandyBridge | Intel_Haswell |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Haswell |
| Release Date | Jan 2011 | Jul 2014 |
Cores
| Intel Core i5-2400S | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 | Intel HD 4400 |
Cache
| Intel Core i5-2400S | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 3072 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i5-2400S | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | 72°C |
| Package | FC-LGA10 | FC-LGA12C |
| Die Size | 216mm² | 177mm² |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i5-2400S | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 2500 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 3300 MHz | none |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 65 W | 54 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-2400S3300 points
- Intel Core i3-41604032 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-2400S10000 points
- Intel Core i3-41609676 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Multi Core)
- Intel Core i5-2400S6781
- Intel Core i3-41606647
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Single Core)
- Intel Core i5-2400S2629
- Intel Core i3-41603417
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Multi Core)
- Intel Core i5-2400S7314
- Intel Core i3-41607278
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Single Core)
- Intel Core i5-2400S2431
- Intel Core i3-41603151
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i5-2400S (simulated)108.81
- Intel Core i3-4160 (simulated)138.46
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Core i5-2400S (simulated)356.06
- Intel Core i3-4160 (simulated)360
points - higher is better