Intel Core i5 2400 4-core LGA 1155
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 2400 4-core LGA 1155
Most buyers are satisfied with the refurbished CPU's performance and value, especially for the price. However, one verified review details a terrible experience with the vendor, including a damaged sticker, delayed shipping, and a partial refund after a restocking fee, which significantly drags down the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Good performance
- Great value for price
- Works well with turbo boost
- Good replacement CPU
Cons
- Price could be lower
- Vendor issues with sticker
- Delayed shipping
- Partial refund and restocking fee
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
The Intel Core i9-9940X delivers outstanding performance for demanding tasks like 4K video editing, 3D modeling, and streaming. Users rave about its speed, ample PCIe lanes, and quad-channel memory support. However, a few verified buyers received faulty units or were disappointed by the lack of Meltdown fix in silicon, and the high price draws some criticism. Overall, it's a powerhouse for professional creative work, but reliability and value are concerns.
Pros
- Exceptional multi-core performance
- Fast 4K video rendering
- Ample PCIe lanes (44)
- Quad-channel memory support
- Low temperatures under load
Cons
- High price
- Risk of DOA units
- Meltdown vulnerability not fixed
- Potential BIOS compatibility issues
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 2400 | Intel Core i9 9940X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 | Core i9 |
| Model | 2400 | 9940X |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Skylake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 32 | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 14★ |
| Threads | 4 | 28★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 14★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 | 19.25★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 4★ |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1155 | LGA2066 |
| TDP | 95★ | 165 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 2400 4-core LGA 1155
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong affordability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average multi thread (33rd percentile)
- Below average efficiency (35th percentile)
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
- Strong ai (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong multi thread (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i5 2400 4-core LGA 1155 offers 5.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 62 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 22 specs.