Core i5-2400 vs Athlon X4 860K: which is better
Intel Core i5-2400 (desktop, 2011) against AMD Athlon X4 860K (desktop, 2014): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- Core i5-2400 is 13% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 3,844 vs 3,414).
- Core i5-2400 is 4% faster per core.
- Athlon X4 860K is $107 cheaper ($78 vs $185).
- Athlon X4 860K gives 111% more performance per dollar.
- Different sockets (LGA1155 and FM2+): they need different motherboards.
| Core i5-2400 | Athlon X4 860K | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 5.3 | 4.7 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 3,844 | 3,414 |
| Single-thread rating | 1,568 | 1,513 |
| US price | from $185 | from $78 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Max boost | 3.4 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | none |
| TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
| Max power | 95 W | 95 W |
| Memory | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1333 MT/s | 2133 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | FM2+ |
| Process | 32 nm (Intel) | 28 nm (GlobalFoundries) |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge | Steamroller |
| Series | 2nd Gen Core | Athlon |
| Release year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 2000 | none |