Product Comparison: Intel Core i5-2400 vs Intel Core i5-3470

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Intel Core i5-2400 CPU Processor

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General Specifications

Brand

Intel

Model

Core i5-2400

Core i5-3470

Origin

Malaysia

China

About the Product

The 2nd generation Intel Core i5-2400 processor delivers an improved automatic performance, thanks to its Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. This gives system builders the freedom to set their computers the way they want by overclocking the Core i7-2600K's original speed of 3.1GHz to up to 3.4GHz.

The Intel Core i5-3470 processor is based on the new Ivy Bridge architecture. The nominal internal frequency of the processor is 3.2 GHz, which in "turbo" mode increases to 3.6 GHz. Heat dissipation of the processor does not exceed 77 W.

Package Size

Height

4.3 in.

4.57 in.

Width

3.3 in.

3.98 in.

Depth

4.5 in.

2.76 in.

Weight

0.86 lbs.

1 lbs.

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Details

Lithography

32 nm

22 nm

Type of Processors

Desktop

Code Name

Sandy Bridge

Ivy Bridge

Socket

FCLGA1155

What customers say about "Details"

Intel Core i5-2400 CPU Processor

Running the i5-2400 on an H67 mini-itx board. Easy to setup.
I do wish Intel would stop changing their socket platforms. CPU with this socket is perfect.
CPU installation is easy with socket 1155.
Good solid CPU that is decently priced. Socket for my case. I like it.
Requires new socket 1155 motherboard. Huge cost.

Intel Core i5-3470 CPU Processor

Super fast processor for LGA1155 Socket.
Had no problems installing the processor and heatsink.
I immediately installed it and was surprisingly pleased. Great socket.
Had no issues installing it or anything. Amazing type of socket.
Very easy to install processor. Highly recommend.

Technical Specifications

CPU Cores

CPU Threads

Clock Speed

3.1 GHz

3.2 GHz

Turbo Clock Speed

3.4 GHz

3.6 GHz

Max TDP

95 W

77 W

Max Temperature

72.6 °C

67.4 °C

Data Width

64 bits

Virtualization Technology

Yes

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What customers say about "Technical Specifications"

Intel Core i5-2400 CPU Processor

Fast, quiet, cool, powerful, cheap. Perfect.
When run at standard speeds, this is just as fast as the i5-2500k.
This CPU is fast! Smoking speed!
The i5-2400 will run whatever you throw at it, and at blazingly fast speeds.
Very fast (even without speed boost).

Intel Core i5-3470 CPU Processor

This processor is rock solid and fast!
This processor is lightning fast! Highly recommend.
All games at max FPS runs like a clock and super fast.
Very snappy and fast processor at a great price.
Runs cool with stock fan, its lightning fast, and its well priced.

Cache And Memory Specifications

L1 Cache Size

256 kB

128 kB

L2 Cache Size

1024 kB

1000 kB

L3 Cache Size

6000 kB

Max Memory Size

32 GB

Memory Types

DDR3

Max Memory Channels

Max Memory Bandwidth

21 GB/s

25.6 GB/s

Max Memory Channels
L1 Cache Size

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What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"

Intel Core i5-2400 CPU Processor

Easy to find compatible memory. I like it.
Faster than the rest of my computer. Great memory slot.
In nearly every addressing cache and memory test, it either equaled or excelled the older i7.
Better performance then I've seen in a long time. Great memory.
Memory clock is locked at 1333mhz.

Intel Core i5-3470 CPU Processor

It's great quality and work with no problems. Great works with my memory.
Excellent product well combined with good memories and practically flies motherboard.
The cache is sufficient for any application.
Excellent performance. Awesome amount of cache.
I overclocked my memory to the maximum with this processor. Highly recommend.

Graphics Specifications

DirectX* Support

11.1

Graphics Video Max Memory

2 GB

Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency

1100 MHz

Graphics Base Frequency

850 MHz

650 MHz

Processor Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 2000