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Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Core i5-9400: which is better?

Ryzen 5 5500GT and Core i5-9400 perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-9400 offers better value for money.

AMD

Ryzen 5 5500GT

39%of the fastest CPU
≈ $104Part score 52/100
VS
Intel

Core i5-9400

38%of the fastest CPU
≈ $66 (used)Part score 51/100
Cheaper: Core i5-9400Value: Core i5-9400

Head to head

39%
Gaming performance
38%
52/100
Part score
51/100
174 FPS
Average FPS
170 FPS
≈ $104
Approx. price
≈ $66 (used)
65/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Ryzen 5 5500GTCore i5-9400
Cores66
Max boost4.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Power (TDP)65 W65 W
SocketAM4LGA1151
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoYes
Release year20212018
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Ryzen 5 5500GTCore i5-9400
174average FPS
170average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
357◆
347◆
Counter-Strike 2
261◆
253◆
League of Legends
309◆
300◆
Fortnite
158◆
153◆
Apex Legends
178◆
173◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
275◆
267◆
Overwatch 2
295◆
287◆
Rocket League
240◆
233◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
137◆
133◆
Call of Duty: Warzone
124◆
120◆
Marvel Rivals
110◆
107◆
Dota 2
178◆
173◆

Other games

GTA V
117◆
113◆
Minecraft
227◆
220◆
Cyberpunk 2077
89◆
87◆
EA SPORTS FC
137◆
133◆
Roblox
240◆
240◆
Elden Ring
60◆
60◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
69◆
67◆
Rust
79◆
77◆