AMD Ryzen 5 1500X vs Intel Core i5+8400: What is the difference?
45points
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
54points
Intel Core i5+8400
Comparison winner
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66 facts in comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Intel Core i5+8400
Why is AMD Ryzen 5 1500X better than Intel Core i5+8400?
- 2 more CPU threads?
8vs6 - 0.5MB bigger L2 cache?
2MBvs1.5MB - 7MB bigger L3 cache?
16MBvs9MB - Has an unlocked multiplier?
- 0.25MB/core more L2 cache per core?
0.5MB/corevs0.25MB/core - 0.5MB/core more L3 cache per core?
2MB/corevs1.5MB/core
Why is Intel Core i5+8400 better than AMD Ryzen 5 1500X?
- 20% faster CPU speed?
6 x 2.8GHzvs4 x 3.5GHz - 5°C higher maximum operating temperature?
100°Cvs95°C - 0.
3GHz higher turbo clock speed?
4GHzvs3.7GHz - 28.34% higher PassMark result?
11685vs9105 - Has integrated graphics?
- 128KB bigger L1 cache?
384KBvs256KB - 7.33% higher PassMark result (single)?
2270vs2115
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Price comparison
User reviews
Overall Rating
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
1 User reviews
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
9.
0/10
1 User reviews
Intel Core i5+8400
3 User reviews
Intel Core i5+8400
8.3/10
3 User reviews
Features
Value for money
9.0/10
1 votes
9.3/10
3 votes
Gaming
9.0/10
1 votes
7.7/10
3 votes
Performance
9.0/10
1 votes
8.7/10
3 votes
Reliability
8.0/10
1 votes
9.0/10
3 votes
Energy efficiency
8.0/10
1 votes
9.0/10
3 votes
Performance
CPU speed
4 x 3.5GHz
6 x 2.8GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
3.7GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✔AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
✖Intel Core i5+8400
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
0.5MB/core
0.25MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
2MB/core
1.
5MB/core
More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5+8400)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 1500X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5+8400)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
Unknown.
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5+8400)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5+8400)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Blender (bmw27) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 1500X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5+8400)
The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
(Intel Core i5+8400)
The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5+8400)
This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
∅
Not applicable
350MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
∅
Not applicable
1050MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
GPU execution units
∅
Not applicable
Unknown.
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A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
supported displays
∅
Not applicable
Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
DirectX version
∅
Not applicable
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
∅
Not applicable
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 1500X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5+8400)
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing.
Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
∅
Not applicable
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5+8400)
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
∅
Not applicable
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5+8400)
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
2667MHz
2666MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
42.
7GB/s
41.6GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
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The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
✖Intel Core i5+8400
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5+8400)
A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5+8400)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
uses multithreading
✔AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
✔Intel Core i5+8400
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads.
This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
Has AES
✔AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
✔Intel Core i5+8400
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Has AVX
✔AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
✔Intel Core i5+8400
AVX is used to help speed up calculations in multimedia, scientific and financial apps, as well as improving Linux RAID software performance.
SSE version
SSE is used to speed up multimedia tasks such as editing an image or adjusting audio volume. Each new version contains new instructions and improvements.
Has F16C
✔AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
✔Intel Core i5+8400
F16C is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.
bits executed at a time
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 1500X)
Unknown.
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NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has MMX
✔AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
✔Intel Core i5+8400
MMX is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.
Has TrustZone
✖AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
✖Intel Core i5+8400
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 1500X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5+8400)
The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Price comparison
Which are the best CPUs?
Core i5-8400 vs Ryzen 5 1500X
Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-8400 outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 5 1500X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-8400 is 177 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 5 1500X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400
- Performs up to 5% better in Minecraft than Ryzen 5 1500X — 1327 vs 1262 FPS
- Up to 2% cheaper than Ryzen 5 1500X — $195.0 vs $200.0
- Up to 6% better value when playing Minecraft than Ryzen 5 1500X — $0.15 vs $0.16 per FPS
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8400 — 8 vs 6 threads
Minecraft
Resolution
1920×1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-8400
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
1327
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.15/FPS
100%
Price, $
$195
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W
Buy for $195 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 79 minutes ago
Ryzen 5 1500X
Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017
FPS
1262
95%
Value, $/FPS
$0.
16/FPS
94%
Price, $
$200
97%
AMD YD150XBBAEBOX Ryzen 5 1500X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler
Buy for $200 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 79 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920×1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-8400
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Ryzen 5 1500X
Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017
248
FPS
234
FPS
Grand Theft Auto V
432
FPS
409
FPS
VALORANT
1327
FPS
1262
FPS
Minecraft
994
FPS
944
FPS
League of Legends
267
FPS
253
FPS
Fortnite
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-8400
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Single-Core
1031
100%
Multi-Core
4492
100%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017
Single-Core
897
85%
Multi-Core
3585
75%
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Intel Core i5-8400 |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
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Oct 5th, 2017 |
Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
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Desktop |
Segment |
Desktop |
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6 |
Cores | 4 |
| 6 | Threads |
8 |
2.
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