Intel Core i3-9100F vs Intel Core i5-2400

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   For example you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a decision after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i3-9100F vs Intel Core i5-2400 and see which is better for games or simple use for machine learning, streaming, rendering, video editing, programming. Here is all information from various benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A thorough review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests such as VeraCrypt, AIDA64, PCMark 10, Prime95, PassMark, SuperPi, Dolphin Emulator, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Handbrake, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Blender, 3DMark, Gears 5, UserBenchmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, 7zip, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Blender, RealBench, Furmark, WPrime, MATLAB.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Valheim
Watch Dogs Legion
DOOM: Eternal
Rainbow Six Siege
Valorant
Borderlands 3
Apex Legends
Red Dead Redemption 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Last Man Standing
Halo Infinite
Fortnite
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Overwatch
Grand Theft Auto V
Death Stranding
Fallout 76
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i5-2400 or Intel Core i3-9100F.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i3-9100F

52%

Core i5-2400

51%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i3-9100F is 1% better than Core i5-2400. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i3-9100F

52%

Core i5-2400

51%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Metro Exodus, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), DOTA 2A, Ghostrunner, Control, League of Legends (LOL), Horizon Zero Dawn, Hitman 3, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, NBA 2K20, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Half-Life: Alyx, Battlefield V, Forza Horizon 4, Monster Hunter World, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	91.8	90.5
Valorant	104.4	102.9
Cyberpunk 2077	58.4	57.6
Apex Legends	98.1	96.7
Call of Duty Warzone	78.3	77.2
Overwatch	84.5	83.3
Red Dead Redemption 2	72.0	71.0
DOOM Eternal	52.2	51.4
Warzone	81.4	80.2
Assassin's Creed	87.7	86.4
Valheim	86.6	85.4

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i3-9100F

57%

Core i5-2400

26%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i3-9100F is more energy efficient than the Core i5-2400 as it consumes less power: 65W vs. 95W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, machine learning, video rendering or video editing, programming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum efficiency, the processor uses all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i3-9100F	Intel Core i5-2400
Cinbench 15 Single-core	168	104
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	660	378
Cinbench 20 Single-core	445	267
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	1630	941
Cinbench 23 Single-core	877	635
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	3405	2350

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-9100F	Intel Core i5-2400
Single-Core	2502	1589
Multi-Core	6813	3799

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-9100F	Intel Core i5-2400
Single-Core	1130	756
Multi-Core	3769	2483

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in the newest games. The savings are obvious! It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i3-9100F	Intel Core i5-2400
Announcement date	April 01, 2019	October 01, 2010
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1151-2	LGA1155
Core name	Coffee Lake	Sandy Bridge
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	9	2
Turbo Frequency	4.2 MHz	3.4 MHz
Frequency	3.6 MHz	3.1 MHz
Cores	4	4
Threads	4	4
Bus rate	8 GT/s	5 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	32 nm
Transistors count	2400 millions	2480 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	95 W
Memory type	DDR4-2400	DDR3 1066/1333
Max. Memory	64 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	37.5 GB/s	21 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	6 MB	6 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i3-9100F is 13% better than Core i5-2400 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i3-9100F is better: 31
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-2400 is better: 1
However, it should be realized that all the number in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i3-9100F and Intel Core i5-2400 before deciding which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• Intel Core i3-9100F specs and review.

• Intel Core i5-2400 specs and review.