Intel Core i5-2400S
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 2.5 - 2.5 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 65W
Price: $110.19 from Newegg
Intel Core i5-2400S
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
2.5 - 2.5 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$110.19
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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 $110.19 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 | 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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