Ryzen 5 1400 vs Core i5-8259U
Ryzen 5 1400
Core i5-8259U
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 Ryzen 5 1400 is positioned at rank 449 and the Core i5-8259U is on rank 209, so the Core i5-8259U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 1400
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8259U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1400 | Core i5-8259U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($91) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1400 | Core i5-8259U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($91) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ryzen 5 1400 and Core i5-8259U
Ryzen 5 1400
The Ryzen 5 1400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,731 points. Launch price was $169.
Core i5-8259U
The Core i5-8259U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,843 points. Launch price was $320.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 1400 and Core i5-8259U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1400 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-8259U — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-8259U (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1400 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8259U uses Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1400 scores 7,731 against the Core i5-8259U's 7,843 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-8259U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1400 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8259U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1400 | Core i5-8259U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+39% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,731 | 7,843+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 1400 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8259U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1400 | Core i5-8259U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
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