Core i3-4130 vs Core i5-2400
The Core i5-2400 is about 7% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-2400 is 7% faster (16 vs 15).
- Cores: Core i5-2400 has 4 vs 2.
- Power (TDP): Core i3-4130 54 W, Core i5-2400 95 W; the Core i3-4130 delivers 65% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i3-4130 is 2 years newer (2013 vs 2011).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1150 vs LGA1155), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i3-4130 | Core i5-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 15 | 16 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 4th Gen | Intel Core 2nd Gen |
| Released | 2013 | 2011 |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 54 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1155 |