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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

EPYC 9384X vs Pentium E5400

The EPYC 9384X is slightly slower than the Pentium E5400 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Is 14 years and 7 months newer
  • Available for $5529
  • Up to 8% faster on average across 100+ games

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.

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EPYC 9384X ranks 13 points higher.

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EPYC 9384X has 30 more cores.

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EPYC 9384X has 62 more threads.

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AMD EPYC 9384X Logo
EPYC 9384X
3.1 GHz

EPYC 9384X has a 15% higher base clock.

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EPYC 9384X
3.9 GHz
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Pentium E5400 draws 255W less power.

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SP5
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LGA775
Genoa-X
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Wolfdale
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
4800 MHz (DDR5)
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DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, EPYC 9384X or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Pentium E5400. It's 27% faster than the EPYC 9384X on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 62/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Pentium E5400 than EPYC 9384X?expand_more
27% 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, EPYC 9384X or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Pentium E5400 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Pentium E5400 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 49/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between EPYC 9384X and Pentium E5400?expand_more
Performance: EPYC 9384X scores 62/100, Pentium E5400 scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the EPYC 9384X or Pentium E5400 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 EPYC 9384X or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Pentium E5400 is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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