Product Comparison: Intel Core i5-660 vs Intel Core i5-2400


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i5-660
Core i5-2400
Origin
Costa Rica
Malaysia
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.
Package Size
Height
5.69 in.
4.3 in.
Width
5.03 in.
3.3 in.
Depth
3.17 in.
4.5 in.
Weight
0.7 lbs.
0.86 lbs.

Intel Core i5-660

Intel Core i5-2400

Intel Core i5-660

Intel Core i5-2400

Intel Core i5-660

Intel Core i5-2400

Details
Socket
FCLGA1156
Lithography
32 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Clarkdale
Sandy Bridge
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i5-660 CPU Processor
  • Installing it was really easy. Good quality.
  • Convenient socket. I have been using it for 5 years, the CPU has never failed.
  • Nice and familiar socket to me. Installed quickly.
  • It is a processor that is easy to install into a motherboard. I am satisfied.
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.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
2
4
CPU Threads
4
4
Clock Speed
3.33 GHz
3.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.4 GHz
Max TDP
73 W
95 W
Max Temperature
72.6 °C
72.6 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

Intel Core i5-660

Intel Core i5-2400

Intel Core i5-660

Intel Core i5-2400

Intel Core i5-660

Intel Core i5-2400

Intel Core i5-660

Intel Core i5-2400

Intel Core i5-660

Intel Core i5-2400

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i5-660 CPU Processor
  • Easily overclocked the processor to 3.6GHz, works well and quickly.
  • This is one fast CPU. I can't believe there is a chip even more powerful, than i7.
  • A reliable processor that lasts a long time. It quickly launches all the programs I need.
  • I like this CPU. I didn’t overclock it because it’s already fast.
  • 2 cores are already too small. When converting video, the processor is bad.
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).
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
128 kB
256 kB
L2 Cache Size
512 kB
1024 kB
L3 Cache Size
4000 kB
6000 kB
Max Memory Size
16.38 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
21 GB/s
21 GB/s

Intel Core i5-660

Intel Core i5-2400

Intel Core i5-660

Intel Core i5-2400

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i5-660 CPU Processor
  • Good product. Good cache size 4MB, works fast.
  • I have been using this CPU for 3 years. He's really cool. Works with 8GB RAM easily.
  • Cool and reliable processor. The cache memory is enough for everything I do.
  • I installed DDR3 memory type on my computer, the processor works great.
  • Very good processor, works even with 16GB of RAM.
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.
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
10.1
11.1
Graphics Base Frequency
733 MHz
850 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation
Intel HD Graphics 2000
Graphics Video Max Memory
2 GB
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1100 MHz

Intel Core i5-660

Intel Core i5-2400

Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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