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Core i5-8500 vs Ryzen 7 3800XT: which is better?

Core i5-8500 and Ryzen 7 3800XT perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-8500 offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i5-8500

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 i5-8500Value: Core i5-8500

Head to head

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

Specifications

Core i5-8500Ryzen 7 3800XT
Cores68
Max boost4.1 GHz4.7 GHz
Power (TDP)65 W105 W
SocketLGA1151AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20182019
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i5-8500Ryzen 7 3800XT
155average FPS
153average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
329◆
324◆
Counter-Strike 2
241◆
237◆
League of Legends
285◆
280◆
Fortnite
101
101
Apex Legends
154
154
Rainbow Six Siege X
253◆
249◆
Overwatch 2
205
205
Rocket League
222◆
218◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
127◆
125◆
Marvel Rivals
101◆
100◆
Dota 2
165◆
162◆

Other games

GTA V
108◆
106◆
Minecraft
209◆
206◆
EA SPORTS FC
127◆
125◆
Roblox
240
237◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
63◆
62◆
Rust
73◆
72◆