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Core i5-3450S vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i5-3450S vs Ryzen 7 5800X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-3450S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3450S Logo
Intel Core i5-3450S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450S

Buy for $86 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 179 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $179 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 180 minutes ago

Core i5-3450S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3450S Logo
Intel Core i5-3450S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450S

Buy for $86 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 179 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $179 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 180 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3450S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3450S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 5800X is 3112 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3450S.

Advantages of Core i5-3450S

  • Up to 52% cheaper than Ryzen 7 5800X - $86.00 vs $179.00
  • Up to 43% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Ryzen 7 5800X - $0.27 vs $0.47 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 65 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 18% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i5-3450S - 380 vs 322 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3450S - 16 vs 4 threads
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Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-3450S Logo
Core i5-3450S

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

322

85%

Value, $/FPS

$0.27/FPS

100%

Price, $

$86

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-3450S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450S

Buy for $86 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 179 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

380

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.47/FPS

57%

Price, $

$179

48%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $179 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 180 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-3450S Logo
Core i5-3450S

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3450S Logo
Core i5-3450S

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

584

27%

Multi-Core

1681

16%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i5-3450S Logo

Core i5-3450S

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

Ryzen 7 5800X

Apr 29th, 2012Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Ivy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
4Threads
16
2.8 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
65 W
TDP105 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
28.0xMultiplier
38.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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