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Core i5-9400 vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core i5-9400 vs Ryzen 5 5600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-9400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Intel Core i5-9400 Box Processor (LGA 1151/6 Colors / 6 Threads / 2.9GHz / 9MB Cache/UHD Intel 630) - BX80684I59400

Buy for 275.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 105.46 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

Core i5-9400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Intel Core i5-9400 Box Processor (LGA 1151/6 Colors / 6 Threads / 2.9GHz / 9MB Cache/UHD Intel 630) - BX80684I59400

Buy for 275.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 105.46 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-9400 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600 is 1279 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-9400.

Advantages of Core i5-9400

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 9% better in Dying Light 2: Stay Human than Core i5-9400 - 143 vs 131 FPS
  • Up to 62% cheaper than Core i5-9400 - $95.01 vs $248.41
  • Up to 65% better value when playing Dying Light 2: Stay Human than Core i5-9400 - $0.74 vs $2.10 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9400 - 12 vs 6 threads
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Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality Raytracing

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Core i5-9400

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

131

92%

Value, €/FPS

€2.1/FPS

35%

Price, €

€275.74

38%

Intel Core i5-9400 Box Processor (LGA 1151/6 Colors / 6 Threads / 2.9GHz / 9MB Cache/UHD Intel 630) - BX80684I59400

Buy for 275.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

143

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.74/FPS

100%

Price, €

€105.46

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 105.46 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality Raytracing

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Core i5-9400

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Core i5-9400

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1384

68%

Multi-Core

4795

56%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

100%

Multi-Core

8539

100%

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo

Core i5-9400

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo

Ryzen 5 5600

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Apr 20th, 2022
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
6Threads
12
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
4.1 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
29.0xMultiplier
35.0x
UHD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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