Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i5-7400 vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i5-7400 vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-7400

3.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-7400 Logo
Intel Core i5 i5-7400 Quad-core (4 Core) 3 GHz Processor - Socket H4 LGA-1151OEM Pack (D132)

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 65 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

Core i5-7400

3.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-7400 Logo
Intel Core i5 i5-7400 Quad-core (4 Core) 3 GHz Processor - Socket H4 LGA-1151OEM Pack (D132)

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 65 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-7400 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 915 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-7400.

Advantages of Core i5-7400

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

  • Performs up to 11% better in Dirt 5 than Core i5-7400 - 190 vs 171 FPS
  • Up to 21% cheaper than Core i5-7400 - $76.29 vs $96.59
  • Up to 29% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i5-7400 - $0.45 vs $0.63 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7400 - 12 vs 4 threads
Calculator background
This is a free version of Dirt 5.
Dirt 5

Dirt 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-7400 Logo
Core i5-7400

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

171

90%

Value, €/FPS

€0.63/FPS

71%

Price, €

€107.21

78%

Intel Core i5 i5-7400 Quad-core (4 Core) 3 GHz Processor - Socket H4 LGA-1151OEM Pack (D132)

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 65 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

190

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.45/FPS

100%

Price, €

€84.68

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-7400 Logo
Core i5-7400

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-7400 Logo
Core i5-7400

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1176

74%

Multi-Core

3232

47%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Intel Core i5-7400 Logo

Core i5-7400

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

Ryzen 5 3600

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Kaby LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
30.0xMultiplier
36.0x
HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2025 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.