Is AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB compatible with Intel Core i5-8400?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1151 socket. Recommended PSU: 350W.

What FPS can I get with AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB and Intel Core i5-8400?

FPS varies by game and preset. See the detailed per-game table above.

DESKTOP

AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB + Intel Core i5-8400

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-8400 bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 5.8%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Minor CPU Bottleneck

Small bottleneck detected (~5.8%). In most games you will barely notice it.

Bottleneck at a Glance

5.8%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

4.5%

1440p Bottleneck

Balanced

15.1%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

130W

GPU TDP

6C/6T

CPU Cores

LGA1151

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	38	26	8	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	50	34	11	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	175	120	86	Fps Shooter
Valorant	261	180	129	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	99	68	49	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	60	42	30	Open World
Fortnite	121	83	59	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	84	58	18	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	79	54	17	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	128	89	64	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	80	55	39	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	282	195	140	Moba
Dota 2	153	105	76	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	106	73	52	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	162	111	80	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	190	131	94	Fps Shooter
Rust	68	47	15	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	61	42	13	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	54	37	12	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	69	48	34	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	67	46	15	Rpg
Starfield	45	31	10	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	64	44	14	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	47	32	10	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	40	28	9	Survival Horror
Palworld	66	45	32	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	110	76	55	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	77	53	38	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	62	43	31	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	57	39	12	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB

⬆ AMD Radeon RX 6600

+55.8% performance gain

Ready for more FPS? The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the natural step up from the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 350W (80+ Bronze or better)

🔌CPU Socket: LGA1151 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️9th Gen Intel CPUs on 300-series motherboards may require a BIOS update.

🎮VRAM: 8GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 130W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i5-8400 bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 5.8% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 350W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

Yes — as long as you stay on the LGA1151 socket.