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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-9400F vs Ryzen 7 5700

The Core i5-9400F is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 5700 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $27.99 more expensive!

  • Up to 34% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 3 months newer
  • Available for $168.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 7 5700 ranks 17 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 5700 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 5700 has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 5700 has 7 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 5700 has a 28% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 5700 boosts 12% higher.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 7 5700 is $27.99 cheaper.

LGA1151
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AM4
Coffee Lake
Codenamehelp
Cezanne
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2666 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-9400F or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5700. It's 59% faster than the Core i5-9400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 46/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 5700 than Core i5-9400F?expand_more
59% 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 i5-9400F or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 5700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 46/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-9400F and Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-9400F scores 29/100, Ryzen 7 5700 scores 46/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-9400F or Ryzen 7 5700 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 i5-9400F or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5700 is the stronger pick at 46/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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