Compare / Ryzen 7 3800X vs Core i5-9500
Ryzen 7 3800X vs Core i5-9500: which is better?
Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i5-9500 perform almost the same in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-9500 offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i5-9500Value: Core i5-9500
Head to head
40%
Gaming performance
38%
52/100
Part score
51/100
217 FPS
Average FPS
210 FPS
≈ $123 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $66 (used)
56/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Ryzen 7 3800X | Core i5-9500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 6 |
| Max boost | 4.5 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 105 W | 65 W |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | No | Yes |
| Release year | 2019 | 2018 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Ryzen 7 3800XCore i5-9500
217average FPS
210average FPS