i5-11260H vs i5-2400

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2400
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.53
Core i5-11260H
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
10.29
+307%

Core i5-11260H outperforms Core i5-2400 by a whopping 307% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2400 and Core i5-11260H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1753771
Place by popularity39not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.86no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i5 (Desktop)Intel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency2.4326.81
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$60no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2400 and Core i5-11260H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2400 and Core i5-11260H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketLGA1155FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2400 and Core i5-11260H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-2400 and Core i5-11260H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2400 and Core i5-11260H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2400 and Core i5-11260H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s51.2 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000Intel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.4 GHz
Execution Unitsno data16
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2400 and Core i5-11260H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported24

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-2400 and Core i5-11260H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-2400 and Core i5-11260H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2400 and Core i5-11260H.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-2400 2.53
i5-11260H 10.29
+307%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-2400 3866
i5-11260H 15751
+307%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-2400 551
i5-11260H 1720
+212%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-2400 1601
i5-11260H 6044
+278%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.53 10.29
Recency 9 January 2011 11 May 2021
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

i5-11260H has a 306.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-11260H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2400 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2400 is a desktop processor while Core i5-11260H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2400 and Core i5-11260H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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