The Core i5-7400 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $154.96 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-7400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 4 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
- Up to 86% cheaper – $25.05 vs $180.01
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-7400 vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, $
$180.01
13%
Value, $/FPS
$0.98/FPS
15%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
90%
Min 1% FPS
110
91%
Price, $
$25.05
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.15/FPS
100%
Core i5-7400 vs Phenom X3 8650 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-7400 vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7400 vs Phenom X3 8650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
75%
L3 Cache
2 MB
33%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Toliman |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 3 |
4 | Threads | 3 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | No |
