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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Pentium E5400 vs Ryzen 9 7945HX

The Pentium E5400 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 9 7945HX on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 14 years and 2 months newer

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.

Scorehelp

Pentium E5400 ranks 16 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 7945HX has 14 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 7945HX has 30 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Pentium E5400 has a 8% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 7945HX draws 10W less power.

LGA775
Sockethelp
FL1
Wolfdale
Codenamehelp
Dragon Range
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Mobile
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 610M
DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium E5400 or Ryzen 9 7945HX?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7945HX. It's 47% faster than the Pentium E5400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 7945HX than Pentium E5400?expand_more
47% 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, Pentium E5400 or Ryzen 9 7945HX?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7945HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 7945HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 34/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Pentium E5400 and Ryzen 9 7945HX?expand_more
Performance: Pentium E5400 scores 50/100, Ryzen 9 7945HX scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Pentium E5400 or Ryzen 9 7945HX 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 Pentium E5400 or Ryzen 9 7945HX?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7945HX is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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