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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-8400 vs Ryzen 5 4500

The Core i5-8400 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $44.82 more expensive!

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CPU

$144.80View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 41% more expensive – $144.80 vs $99.98

CPU

$99.98View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 11% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 7 months newer
Up to 41% cheaper – $99.98 vs $144.80
Up to 56% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-8400

532FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

561FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-8400

216FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

238FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-8400

204FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

207FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-8400

327FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

328FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-8400

591FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

609FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-8400

619FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

638FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-8400

520FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

524FPS

Rocket League2015

Core i5-8400

917FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

931FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-8400

28%

Ryzen 5 4500

33%

Ryzen 5 4500 ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-8400

9 MB

Ryzen 5 4500

8 MB

Core i5-8400 has 1 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-8400

2.8 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 29% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-8400

4 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500

4.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-8400

65W

Ryzen 5 4500

65W

Pricehelp

Core i5-8400

$144.80

Ryzen 5 4500

$99.98

Ryzen 5 4500 is $44.82 cheaper.

Core i5-8400Ryzen 5 4500

LGA1151

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AM4

Coffee Lake

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Renoir

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

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No Integrated Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 4500. It's 18% faster than the Core i5-8400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 28/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 4500 than Core i5-8400?expand_more

18% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 4500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 4500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 33/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-8400 and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-8400 scores 28/100, Ryzen 5 4500 scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 4500 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 4500 is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.