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Core i5-3450 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i5-3450 vs Ryzen 5 5600X: 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 85.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 178 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 179 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 85.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 178 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 179 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 3112 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3450.

Advantages of Core i5-3450

  • Up to 20% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600X - $77.11 vs $96.59
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 33% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i5-3450 - 146 vs 110 FPS
  • Up to 6% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i5-3450 - $0.73 vs $0.78 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3450 - 65 vs 77 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3450 - 12 vs 4 threads
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Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

110

75%

Value, €/FPS

€0.78/FPS

94%

Price, €

€85.59

100%

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

Buy for 85.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 178 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

146

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.73/FPS

100%

Price, €

€107.21

79%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 179 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

603

29%

Multi-Core

1781

21%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo

Core i5-3450

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Apr 29th, 2012Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Ivy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
77 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
31.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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