Intel Core i5-2400
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.1 - 3.1 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 95W
Price: $49.99 from Amazon
Intel Core i5-2400
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.1 - 3.1 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
95W
Best price from Amazon
$49.99
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-2400 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks span 3.1GHz base to 3.1GHz boost. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 95W TDP — about 23.8W per core. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.
6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. At $49.99 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and fold its price into your running build total.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 95 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
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