Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.7 GHz
L3 cache
32 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM5
Performance breakdown
Gaming15
Productivity14
Single-core15
Multi-core25
Power efficiency15
Lab scores
Performance score15
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.7 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p33 fps
1440p26 fps
4K18 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.7 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.7 GHz
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 6 MB
- L3 cache
- 32 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 61°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
- Launch price
- $229
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the bang for the buck and how it handles daily tasks with zero fuss. The main headache is that the cooler runs a little loud under load.
Pros
- Gets you into modern AM5 cheaply
- Runs cool on the stock cooler
- Great for everyday tasks and gaming
- No need to buy a new motherboard later
Cons
- No integrated graphics at all
- Needs new motherboard investment
- Lacks multi-core muscle for heavy tasks
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 7400F
A solid, affordable six-core AM5 chip for everyday gaming, but it lacks integrated graphics and won't set speed records.
Get it if you want a solid, affordable AM5 chip that runs cool and quiet for everyday gaming and work. Skip it if you need heavy multithreading power or plan to overclock, as this is a locked, entry-level part.
Buy it if…
- You want a solid gaming build without paying for integrated graphics.
- You're upgrading an older AM4 system to the newer AM5 platform.
- You need an affordable, power-sipping CPU for a quiet office PC.
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