Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
3.2 GHz
L3 cache
8 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming5
Productivity5
Single-core5
Multi-core17
Power efficiency5
Lab scores
Performance score5
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)3.2 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p11 fps
1440p9 fps
4K6 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.2 GHz
- Boost clock
- 3.2 GHz
- Multiplier
- 32 (unlocked)
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 2 MB
- L3 cache
- 8 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Max capacity
- 64 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 42.671 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $169
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- XFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Fans call it a solid budget chip that handles everyday tasks without breaking a sweat. The main complaint is its clock speed feels slow for gaming, especially compared to newer options.
Pros
- Plays modern games without stuttering
- Great for budget builds and upgrades
- Four extra threads handle multitasking well
- Stays cool without expensive cooling
Cons
- Gaming performance lags behind newer chips
- Single-core speed feels dated now
- Stock cooler runs a bit loud
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 1400
The AMD Ryzen 5 1400 is a budget quad-core CPU that trades higher clock speeds for a lower launch price and a decent bundled cooler.
Get it if you need a cheap, low-power quad-core for a basic office PC or HTPC on an AM4 board. Skip it if you want modern gaming performance or multitasking—its low clock speed and lack of threads show its age badly.
Buy it if…
- You want a cheap first build with a good upgrade path.
- You're building a budget gaming PC around an older graphics card.
- You need a basic office computer that runs cool and quiet.
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