Core i5-8400 vs Ryzen 5 1500X: which is better
Intel Core i5-8400 (desktop, 2017) against AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (desktop, 2017): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- Core i5-8400 is 2% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 9,235 vs 9,060).
- Core i5-8400 is 12% faster per core.
- Core i5-8400 is $2 cheaper ($79 vs $81).
- Core i5-8400 gives 5% more performance per dollar.
- Different sockets (LGA1151 v2 and AM4): they need different motherboards.
| Core i5-8400 | Ryzen 5 1500X | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 12.8 | 12.6 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 9,235 | 9,060 |
| Single-thread rating | 2,364 | 2,106 |
| US price | from $79 | from $81 |
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 6 | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Max boost | 4.0 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 16 MB |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max power | 65 W | 88 W |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Memory speed | 2666 MT/s | 2666 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Socket | LGA1151 v2 | AM4 |
| Process | 14 nm (Intel) | 14 nm (GlobalFoundries) |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake | Zen |
| Series | 8th Gen Core | Ryzen 1000 |
| Release year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | none |