Compare / Core i5-8500 vs Ryzen 7 3800XT
Core i5-8500 vs Ryzen 7 3800XT: which is better?
Core i5-8500 and Ryzen 7 3800XT perform almost the same in games (4K · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-8500 offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i5-8500Value: Core i5-8500
Head to head
36%
Gaming performance
36%
49/100
Part score
49/100
199 FPS
Average FPS
197 FPS
≈ $52 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $123 (used)
100/100
Value for money
42/100
Specifications
| Core i5-8500 | Ryzen 7 3800XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Max boost | 4.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 105 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2018 | 2019 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i5-8500Ryzen 7 3800XT
199average FPS
197average FPS