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 GB421058
CS2Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB443454
Marvel RivalsIntel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP24 GB605961
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 i5-8400Intel UHD 63016 GB474351
Forza Horizon 5Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce RTX 305016 GB633685
RobloxIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce RTX 207016 GB131214
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB322934
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB383145
Tabletop SimulatorIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB524060
Tabletop SimulatorIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB514160
Stumble GuysIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB484157
GTA 5Intel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT16 GB523566
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT16 GB888
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB383642
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB373541
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB413345
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB8 GB514259
CS2Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce RTX 207016 GB13917
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB8 GB413443
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB363339
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB383642
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB363440
Wuthering WavesIntel Core i5-8400NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB16 GB343334
GTA 5Intel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT16 GB25841
GTA 5Intel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT16 GB594668
GTA 5Intel Core i5-8400AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT16 GB543867

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