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 GB441961
Marvel RivalsIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 107016 GB9963143
ValorantIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB8 GB393052
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
War ThunderIntel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP24 GB565160
PalworldIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB514160
PalworldIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB554460
Project ZomboidIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB37460
PalworldIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB544360
iRacingIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 107016 GB666071
PalworldIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB423845
PhasmophobiaIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB12 GB145113168
PhasmophobiaIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB12 GB23061339
Supermarket SimulatorIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB12 GB128117138
PalworldIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB514856
PalworldIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB534160
PalworldIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB454148
iRacingIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 107016 GB524954
iRacingIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 107016 GB201030
iRacingIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 107016 GB165140189
PalworldIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB564760
PalworldIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB514857
PalworldIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB504257
PalworldIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB483660

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