Intel Core i5-2400 vs AMD FX-6300
Our index puts the Intel Core i5-2400 roughly 22% ahead of the AMD FX-6300. This is an estimate for ranking, not a measured benchmark, and the gap varies considerably by title and by resolution.
| Specification | Intel Core i5-2400 | AMD FX-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Generation | 2nd Gen (Sandy Bridge) | Piledriver |
| Multi-thread index | 28 (better) | 23 |
| Single-thread index | 55 (better) | 43 |
| Cores | 4 | 6 (better) |
| Threads | 4 | 6 (better) |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz (better) |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz (better) |
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3+ |
| TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
| Release year | 2011 | 2012 (better) |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
Green marks the stronger figure for that row only — for power draw and PSU requirement, lower is treated as better. Performance indexes are CanMyPcPlay estimates; read how they are derived.
Which should you pick?
- Games follow single-thread. For gaming, the single-thread index matters more than core count.
- Creative work follows multi-thread. Rendering, compiling and encoding scale with cores.
- Sockets differ. Moving between platforms usually means a new motherboard and often new memory.