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Ryzen 5 2400G

4 cores · 8 threads · up to 3.6 GHz on AM4.

3.9 · 181 votes

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Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
3.6 GHz
L3 cache
4 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4

Performance breakdown

Gaming5
Productivity5
Single-core5
Multi-core17
Power efficiency5

Lab scores

Performance score5
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)3.6 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p11 fps
1440p9 fps
4K6 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Raven Ridge
Process node
14 nm
Socket
AM4
Release year
2018
Total cores
4
Threads
8
Integrated graphics
AMD Radeon RX Vega 11
Clocks & cache
Base clock
3.6 GHz
Boost clock
3.6 GHz
Multiplier
36 (unlocked)
L1 cache
386 KB
L2 cache
2 MB
L3 cache
4 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4
Max capacity
64 GB
Channels
2
Max bandwidth
46.933 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, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the integrated graphics for budget gaming without a GPU. The usual gripe is it struggles with heavier multitasking and newer games.

Pros
  • No dedicated graphics card needed
  • Plays many games at low settings
  • Runs cool on the stock cooler
  • Great for a cheap office PC
Cons
  • Stock cooler is too loud.
  • No PCIe 4.0 support.
  • Lacks performance per core.
Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 2400G

A CPU with built-in Radeon graphics that bypasses the need for a separate GPU, but trades heavy processing grunt for that visual perk.

Get it if you need a cheap starter PC and want playable 1080p gaming without a graphics card. Skip it if you plan to add a dedicated GPU later, as newer budget CPUs are faster and more efficient.

Buy it if…

  • You want a cheap office PC that can play some games.
  • You are building a compact HTPC with no graphics card.
  • You need a capable starter build for a kid's first computer.
3.9

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