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
GTA 5Intel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT16 GB594667
CS2Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB443454
ValorantIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB8 GB393052
Marvel RivalsIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 107016 GB9963143
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce RTX 207016 GB554460
Elden RingIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti40 GB443946
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT16 GB333
MinecraftIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB8 GB435
Forza Horizon 5Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB633685
RobloxIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB8 GB262230
ValorantIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10508 GB341051
Rocket LeagueIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10508 GB433051
F1 2021Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER16 GB8659112
Forza Horizon 5Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER16 GB663597
PaladinsIntel Core i5-8400Intel UHD 6308 GB343038
Rocket LeagueIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10508 GB443056
RobloxIntel Core i5-8400Intel UHD 63012 GB333
RobloxIntel Core i5-8400Intel UHD 63012 GB141018
RobloxIntel Core i5-8400Intel UHD 63012 GB151021
Rocket LeagueIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10508 GB211031
Rocket LeagueIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10508 GB412353
ValorantIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10508 GB494350
ValorantIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10508 GB361048
Rocket LeagueIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10508 GB402649
Rocket LeagueIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10508 GB504159
ValorantIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10508 GB453551
Apex LegendsIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10508 GB656070
MinecraftIntel Core i5-8400Intel UHD 63012 GB513760
Rocket LeagueIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10508 GB423052
ValorantIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10508 GB433050

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