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Ryzen 7 3800X vs Core i5-9500: which is better?

Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i5-9500 perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-9500 offers better value for money.

AMD

Ryzen 7 3800X

40%of the fastest CPU
≈ $123 (used)Part score 52/100
VS
Intel

Core i5-9500

38%of the fastest CPU
≈ $66 (used)Part score 51/100
Cheaper: Core i5-9500Value: Core i5-9500

Head to head

40%
Gaming performance
38%
52/100
Part score
51/100
103 FPS
Average FPS
103 FPS
≈ $123 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $66 (used)
56/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Ryzen 7 3800XCore i5-9500
Cores86
Max boost4.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Power (TDP)105 W65 W
SocketAM4LGA1151
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoYes
Release year20192018
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Ryzen 7 3800XCore i5-9500
103average FPS
103average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

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