AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
Intel Core i5 2400 4-core LGA1155
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is widely praised for its exceptional performance in gaming, content creation, and multitasking, with many users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. While it runs hot by default, most reviewers find that adjusting BIOS settings like PBO and thermal limits resolves this, and the CPU remains stable and powerful. The lack of an included cooler and the need for an AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM are common considerations, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Great for content creation
- Strong multitasking capabilities
- Good value for money
- Easy to install
Cons
- Runs hot by default
- No cooler included
- Requires AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM
- High power consumption (170W TDP)
- Motherboard prices high
Intel Core i5 2400 4-core LGA1155
The Intel Core i5-2400 is widely praised as a budget-friendly CPU that delivers strong performance, especially when paired with a dedicated graphics card. Users highlight its overclocking potential, low power consumption, and efficient operation, though the stock cooler is considered lackluster. Overall, it's seen as a great value for the price, with minor caveats about cooling and motherboard compatibility.
Pros
- Budget-friendly price
- Good overclocking potential
- Low power consumption
- Efficient performance
- Works well with dedicated GPU
Cons
- Stock cooler is lackluster
- Not meant for overclocking
- Requires manual voltage adjustment
- Motherboard compatibility issues
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i5 2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i5 |
| Model | 7900X | 2400 |
| Codename | Zen 4 | Sandy Bridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 32 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 12★ | — |
| Threads | 24★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 12★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 64★ | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | — |
| TDP | 170 | 95★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 230★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong single thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
Intel Core i5 2400 4-core LGA1155
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (34th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i5 2400 4-core LGA1155 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.