Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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kanefav·3h ago
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Core i5-6400 vs Ryzen 7 7700X
The Core i5-6400 is much slower than the Ryzen 7 7700X on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $54.99 cheaper!
Core i5-640020% Score
- Up to 119% cheaper – $185.00 vs $239.99
Ryzen 7 7700X69% Score
- Up to 122% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 7 years and 4 months newer
- Up to 1% better value for money
- Up to 119% more expensive – $239.99 vs $185.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
LGA1151
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AM5Skylake
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RaphaelDesktop
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DesktopHD Graphics 530
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Radeon Graphics2133 MHz (DDR4)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
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OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-6400 or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700X. It's 245% faster than the Core i5-6400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7700X than Core i5-6400?expand_more
245% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-6400 or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-6400 and Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-6400 scores 20/100, Ryzen 7 7700X scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-6400 or Ryzen 7 7700X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-6400 or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700X is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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