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Core i5-6400T vs Ryzen 7 1700: which is better?

Core i5-6400T and Ryzen 7 1700 perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-6400T offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i5-6400T

24%of the fastest CPU
≈ $34 (used)Part score 37/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 1700

23%of the fastest CPU
≈ $64 (used)Part score 36/100
Cheaper: Core i5-6400TValue: Core i5-6400T

Head to head

24%
Gaming performance
23%
37/100
Part score
36/100
108 FPS
Average FPS
105 FPS
≈ $34 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $64 (used)
100/100
Value for money
52/100

Specifications

Core i5-6400TRyzen 7 1700
Cores48
Max boost2.8 GHz3.7 GHz
Power (TDP)35 W65 W
SocketLGA1151AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20152017
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i5-6400TRyzen 7 1700
108average FPS
105average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · high settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
218◆
214◆
Counter-Strike 2
160◆
156◆
League of Legends
189◆
185◆
Fortnite
97◆
94◆
Apex Legends
109◆
107◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
168◆
164◆
Overwatch 2
181◆
177◆
Rocket League
147◆
144◆
Marvel Rivals
67◆
66◆
Dota 2
109◆
107◆

Other games

GTA V
71◆
70◆
Minecraft
139◆
136◆
Cyberpunk 2077
55◆
53◆
EA SPORTS FC
84◆
82◆
Roblox
160◆
156◆
Elden Ring
46◆
45◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
42◆
41◆
Rust
48◆
47◆