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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-9400 vs Ryzen 5 5500

The Core i5-9400 is slower than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $115.95 more expensive!

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$198.95View CPUAll CPUs

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$83.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 27% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 6 months newer
Available for $83.00

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

Core i5-9400

220FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

276FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

205FPS

212FPS

538FPS

608FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-9400

521FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

533FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-9400

191FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

216FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-9400

594FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

645FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i5-9400

204FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

219FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-9400

327FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

331FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-9400

27%

Ryzen 5 5500

40%

Ryzen 5 5500 ranks 13 points higher.

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Ryzen 5 5500 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-9400

9 MB

Ryzen 5 5500

16 MB

Ryzen 5 5500 has 7 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-9400

2.9 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 24% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-9400

4.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

4.2 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-9400

65W

Ryzen 5 5500

65W

Pricehelp

Core i5-9400

$198.95

Ryzen 5 5500

$83.00

Ryzen 5 5500 is $115.95 cheaper.

Core i5-9400Ryzen 5 5500

LGA1151

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AM4

Coffee Lake

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Cezanne

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD 630

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No Integrated Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-9400 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500. It's 48% faster than the Core i5-9400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 40/100 vs 27/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5500 than Core i5-9400?expand_more

48% 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 i5-9400 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 5500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 40/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-9400 and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-9400 scores 27/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 40/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-9400 or Ryzen 5 5500 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 i5-9400 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500 is the stronger pick at 40/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.