Valorant
1080p@360Hz·05:55 played
uncessor·15h ago
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FPSAverage
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FPS1% Low
29%/54°C
29%/62°C
32 GB
39%usage
Core i5-10400 vs Ryzen 5 8500G
The Core i5-10400 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $1.00 cheaper!
Core i5-1040031% Score
Ryzen 5 8500G67% Score
- Up to 60% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 3 years and 9 months newer
- Available for $140.00
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.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 8500G has a 21% higher base clock.
LGA1200
Sockethelp
AM5Comet Lake
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2Desktop
Segmenthelp
MobileUHD Graphics 630
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-10400 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 116% faster than the Core i5-10400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Core i5-10400?expand_more
116% 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, Core i5-10400 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 8500G worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 67/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-10400 and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-10400 scores 31/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 67/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-10400 or Ryzen 5 8500G 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 Core i5-10400 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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