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Core i5-8400 vs Ryzen 7 3800XT: which is better?

Core i5-8400 and Ryzen 7 3800XT perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-8400 offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i5-8400

36%of the fastest CPU
≈ $52 (used)Part score 49/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 3800XT

36%of the fastest CPU
≈ $123 (used)Part score 49/100
Cheaper: Core i5-8400Value: Core i5-8400

Head to head

36%
Gaming performance
36%
49/100
Part score
49/100
103 FPS
Average FPS
103 FPS
≈ $52 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $123 (used)
100/100
Value for money
42/100

Specifications

Core i5-8400Ryzen 7 3800XT
Cores / threads6 / 68
Max boost4 GHz4.7 GHz
Power (TDP)65 W105 W
SocketLGA1151AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20172019
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i5-8400Ryzen 7 3800XT
103average FPS
103average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value