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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon w5-3435X vs Core i5-8400

The Xeon w5-3435X is quite a bit faster than the Core i5-8400 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 49% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 5 years and 5 months newer
  • Up to 773% more expensive$1589 vs $198.95
  • Up to 773% cheaper$198.95 vs $1589
  • Up to 486% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon w5-3435X ranks 46 points higher.

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Xeon w5-3435X has 10 more cores.

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Xeon w5-3435X has 26 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon w5-3435X has 36 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon w5-3435X has a 11% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon w5-3435X boosts 18% higher.

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Core i5-8400 draws 205W less power.

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LGA4677
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LGA1151
Sapphire Rapids
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Coffee Lake
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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UHD Graphics 630
4800 MHz (DDR5)
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2666 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon w5-3435X or Core i5-8400?expand_more
The Xeon w5-3435X. It's 164% faster than the Core i5-8400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 74/100 vs 28/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon w5-3435X than Core i5-8400?expand_more
164% 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, Xeon w5-3435X or Core i5-8400?expand_more
The Xeon w5-3435X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon w5-3435X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 74/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-8400?expand_more
Performance: Xeon w5-3435X scores 74/100, Core i5-8400 scores 28/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon w5-3435X or Core i5-8400 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 Xeon w5-3435X or Core i5-8400?expand_more
The Xeon w5-3435X is the stronger pick at 74/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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