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Core i5-9400 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Core i5-9400 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-9400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores 2. 90 GHz up to 4. 10 GHz Turbo LGA1151 300 Series 65W Processors BX80684I59400

Buy for $160.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-9400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores 2. 90 GHz up to 4. 10 GHz Turbo LGA1151 300 Series 65W Processors BX80684I59400

Buy for $160.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-9400 outperforms the more expensive Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-9400 is 67 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400

  • Performs up to 2% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX - 141 vs 138 FPS
  • Up to 91% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX - $160.91 vs $1700.0
  • Up to 91% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX - $1.14 vs $12.32 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 74% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX - 65 vs 250 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9400 - 64 vs 6 threads
This is a free version of Watch Dogs: Legion.
Watch Dogs: Legion

Watch Dogs: Legion

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Core i5-9400

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

141

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.14/FPS

100%

Price, $

$160.91

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores 2. 90 GHz up to 4. 10 GHz Turbo LGA1151 300 Series 65W Processors BX80684I59400

Buy for $160.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Desktop • Aug 13th, 2018


FPS

138

97%

Value, $/FPS

$12.32/FPS

9%

Price, $

$1700

9%

AMD YD299XAZAFWOF Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Processor

Buy for $1,700 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Core i5-9400

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Desktop • Aug 13th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Core i5-9400

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1384

100%

Multi-Core

4795

66%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Desktop • Aug 13th, 2018


Single-Core

1180

85%

Multi-Core

7221

100%

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo

Intel Core i5-9400

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Logo

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Oct 19th, 2018
Release DateAug 13th, 2018
Core i5CollectionRyzen Threadripper
Coffee LakeCodenameColfax
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket SP3r2
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
32
6Threads
64
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.0 GHz
4.1 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
65 W
TDP250 W
14 nmProcess Size
12 nm
29.0xMultiplier
30.0x
UHD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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