Core i5-8400H vs Ryzen 7 3780U
Core i5-8400H
Ryzen 7 3780U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-8400H is positioned at rank 142 and the Ryzen 7 3780U is on rank 906, so the Core i5-8400H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8400H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3780U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8400H | Ryzen 7 3780U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8400H | Ryzen 7 3780U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8400H and Ryzen 7 3780U
Core i5-8400H
The Core i5-8400H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,456 points. Launch price was $250.
Ryzen 7 3780U
The Ryzen 7 3780U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,483 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-8400H and Ryzen 7 3780U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-8400H versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3780U — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-8400H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-8400H uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3780U uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8400H scores 7,456 against the Ryzen 7 3780U's 7,483 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 3780U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-8400H vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3780U.
| Feature | Core i5-8400H | Ryzen 7 3780U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+5% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+9% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+200% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,456 | 7,483 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,657 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,493 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,963 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8400H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3780U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-8400H | Ryzen 7 3780U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4 2666 MHz | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i5-8400H) / not specified (Ryzen 7 3780U). The Core i5-8400H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 7 3780U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8400H targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i5-8400H | Ryzen 7 3780U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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