Intel Core i5-8400 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-8400 performance benchmark test with full FPS data from real-world users

Is the Intel Core i5-8400 good for gaming? The table below shows exactly how the Intel Core i5-8400 performs in a variety of games and in various RAM and CPU configurations.

Drawing on the real-world data that powers our FPS calculator, we're able to show you actual frame rates from a panel of more than 60,000 users. So, rather than simply guessing at what frame rates you can expect to see in-game, we tell you the exact CPU benchmark for the Intel Core i5-8400 and how performs in real-world usage.

FPS results for Intel Core i5-8400
Game CPU GPU RAM Average
FPS		 Lowest
Recorded
FPS		 Highest
Recorded
FPS
Marvel RivalsIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 107016 GB9949139
GTA 5Intel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT16 GB523566
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce RTX 207016 GB554460
CS2Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce RTX 207016 GB13917
ValorantIntel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 570016 GB7830119
Elden RingIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti40 GB443946
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT16 GB333
MinecraftIntel Core i5-8400Intel UHD 6308 GB333
Forza Horizon 5Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti16 GB424242
RobloxIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER16 GB171029
Assetto CorsaIntel Core i5-8400Intel UHD 6308 GB8910165
DeadlockIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 96024 GB402749
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT16 GB333
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB343136
Aim LabIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB484449
Aim LabIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB322934
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB353137
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB383243
EA SPORTS FC 25Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB372245
EA SPORTS FC 25Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB221430
EA SPORTS FC 25Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB282630
Tabletop SimulatorIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB554461
Lethal CompanyIntel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP24 GB423052
Lethal CompanyIntel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP24 GB222023
Lethal CompanyIntel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP24 GB211032
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB403345
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB392945
HELLDIVERS 2Intel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP24 GB201029
HELLDIVERS 2Intel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP24 GB262428
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB373238
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT16 GB888
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB373440

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