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Core i5-3450 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i5-3450 vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-3450

3.1 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for CA$200.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 97 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$379.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 97 minutes ago

Core i5-3450

3.1 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for CA$200.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 97 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$379.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 97 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3450 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 5900X is 3112 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3450.

Advantages of Core i5-3450

  • Up to 47% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - CA$200.11 vs CA$379.95
  • Up to 43% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Ryzen 9 5900X - CA$1.27 vs CA$2.24 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 27% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 77 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Performs up to 8% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i5-3450 - 170 vs 158 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3450 - 24 vs 4 threads
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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

158

93%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.27/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$200.11

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for CA$200.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 97 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

170

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.24/FPS

57%

Price, CA$

CA$379.95

52%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$379.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 97 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

603

28%

Multi-Core

1781

15%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo

Core i5-3450

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Apr 29th, 2012Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 9
Ivy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
12
4Threads
24
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.8 GHz
77 W
TDP105 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
31.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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