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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 2400G vs Core i7-8700

The Ryzen 5 2400G is slightly slower than the Core i7-8700 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Is 4 months newer
Up to 79% cheaper – $169 vs $303
Up to 57% better value for money

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Up to 14% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 79% more expensive – $303 vs $169

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Ryzen 5 2400G

183FPS

Core i7-8700

203FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

199FPS

202FPS

483FPS

514FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 5 2400G

324FPS

Core i7-8700

326FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 5 2400G

566FPS

Core i7-8700

581FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 5 2400G

594FPS

Core i7-8700

609FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 5 2400G

516FPS

Core i7-8700

518FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Ryzen 5 2400G

194FPS

Core i7-8700

199FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Ryzen 5 2400G

20%

Core i7-8700

25%

Core i7-8700 ranks 5 points higher.

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Ryzen 5 2400G

Core i7-8700

Core i7-8700 has 2 more cores.

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Ryzen 5 2400G

Core i7-8700

Core i7-8700 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 2400G

4 MB

Core i7-8700

12 MB

Core i7-8700 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 2400G

3.6 GHz

Core i7-8700

3.2 GHz

Ryzen 5 2400G has a 12% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 2400G

3.9 GHz

Core i7-8700

4.6 GHz

Core i7-8700 boosts 18% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 2400G

65W

Core i7-8700

65W

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Ryzen 5 2400G

Core i7-8700

Ryzen 5 2400GCore i7-8700

AM4

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LGA1151

Raven Ridge

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Coffee Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

Radeon RX Vega 11

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UHD Graphics 630

2933 MHz (DDR4)

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2666 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 2400G or Core i7-8700?expand_more

The Core i7-8700. It's 24% faster than the Ryzen 5 2400G on average across 100+ games, scoring 26/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-8700 than Ryzen 5 2400G?expand_more

24% 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, Ryzen 5 2400G or Core i7-8700?expand_more

The Core i7-8700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-8700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 26/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 2400G and Core i7-8700?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 5 2400G scores 21/100, Core i7-8700 scores 26/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 5 2400G or Core i7-8700 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 Ryzen 5 2400G or Core i7-8700?expand_more

The Core i7-8700 is the stronger pick at 26/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.