Core i5-8400 vs Ryzen 5 2600X
The Ryzen 5 2600X is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 5 2600X is 3% faster (35 vs 34).
- Cores: both have 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-8400 65 W, Ryzen 5 2600X 95 W; the Core i5-8400 delivers 42% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 2600X is 1 year newer (2018 vs 2017).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-8400 | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 34 | 35 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 8th Gen | AMD Ryzen 2000 |
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 6 | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |