Average Bench: 63.9% (522nd of 1445)

Based on 194 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000206A7 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2405S CPU @ 2.50GHz
Poor: 53%Average: 63.9% Great: 69%
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 46%
Yacht

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i5-2405S averaged 36.0% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 85.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 74.4Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-2405S is just 16.3%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-2405S performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 253Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 252Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 194 samples)
Min Avg Max
74.7 Memory 85.6 91.9
57.4 1-Core 74.4 85.6
94 2-Core 139 160
61.2% 99.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
155 4-Core 245 277
194 8-Core 252 277
33.1% 249 Pts
Min Avg Max
191 64-Core 253 277
15.7% 253 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SKTH, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 85.9
1-Core 70.9
2-Core 135
60% 97.3 Pts
4-Core 214
8-Core 226
29% 220 Pts
64-Core 230
14% 230 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 82.3
1-Core 74.6
2-Core 136
60% 97.5 Pts
4-Core 210
8-Core 229
29% 219 Pts
64-Core 229
14% 229 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 76.6
1-Core 67.5
2-Core 128
55% 90.8 Pts
4-Core 235
8-Core 248
32% 241 Pts
64-Core 245
15% 245 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 80
1-Core 72.8
2-Core 134
58% 95.6 Pts
4-Core 214
8-Core 212
29% 213 Pts
64-Core 233
14% 233 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 80.9
1-Core 73.7
2-Core 135
59% 96.5 Pts
4-Core 193
8-Core 232
28% 213 Pts
64-Core 244
15% 244 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 83.1
1-Core 64.8
2-Core 125
56% 90.9 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 193
24% 181 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,868,944 CPUs tested

Typical Core i5-2405S Builds (Compare 24,347 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Disqualified System: bin bin

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-2405S Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'11
Processor Numberi5-2405S
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.3 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP65 W
Expected DiscontinuanceQ1'2013

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Base Frequency850 MHz
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155, LGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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