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Core i5-6400 vs Ryzen 5 1500X

Core i5-6400 vs Ryzen 5 1500X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i5-6400

2.7 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6400 Logo
Intel Boxed Core I5-6400 FC-LGA14C 2.70 Ghz 6 M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I56400

Buy for 54.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

3.5 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
AMD YD150XBBAEBOX Ryzen 5 1500X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for 158.27 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-6400

2.7 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6400 Logo
Intel Boxed Core I5-6400 FC-LGA14C 2.70 Ghz 6 M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I56400

Buy for 54.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

3.5 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
AMD YD150XBBAEBOX Ryzen 5 1500X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for 158.27 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-6400 outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 5 1500X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-6400 is 649 days older than the more expensive Ryzen 5 1500X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-6400

  • Up to 66% cheaper than Ryzen 5 1500X - $49.18 vs $142.59
  • Up to 66% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Ryzen 5 1500X - $0.4 vs $1.16 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 1500X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6400 - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Watch Dogs: Legion.
Watch Dogs: Legion

Watch Dogs: Legion

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-6400 Logo
Core i5-6400

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


FPS

136

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.4/FPS

100%

Price, €

€54.59

100%

Value Winner

Intel Boxed Core I5-6400 FC-LGA14C 2.70 Ghz 6 M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I56400

Buy for 54.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
Ryzen 5 1500X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017


FPS

136

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.16/FPS

34%

Price, €

€158.27

34%

AMD YD150XBBAEBOX Ryzen 5 1500X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for 158.27 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-6400 Logo
Core i5-6400

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
Ryzen 5 1500X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-6400 Logo
Core i5-6400

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


Single-Core

1111

100%

Multi-Core

3023

82%

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
Ryzen 5 1500X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017


Single-Core

1104

99%

Multi-Core

3644

100%

Intel Core i5-6400 Logo

Intel Core i5-6400

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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

Jul 2nd, 2015Release Date
Apr 11th, 2017
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
SkylakeCodenameSummit Ridge
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
4Threads
8
2.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
27.0xMultiplier
35.0x
HD Graphics 530
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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