Intel Core i5-2400S
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 2.5 - 2.5 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 65W
Price: $179.95 from Newegg
Intel Core i5-2400S
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
2.5 - 2.5 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$179.95
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-2400S brings 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks run from 2.5GHz base to 2.5GHz boost. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 65W TDP — about 16.3W 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.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. At $179.95 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
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