Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.7 GHz
L3 cache
16 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
- 4.2 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.7 GHz
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 6 MB
- L3 cache
- 16 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- PCIe
- PCIe 4.0
- Launch price
- $170
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the great gaming value and low power draw for a modern AM5 build. The common gripe is no integrated graphics, so you're stuck if the GPU fails.
Pros
- Excellent all-around chip for daily tasks
- Games feel fluid without breaking a sweat
- Keeps cool without needing an expensive cooler
- Ready for future upgrades on AM5 motherboards
Cons
- No integrated graphics at all
- Limited PCIe lanes for upgrades
- Lacks overclocking support completely
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 8400F
A mid-range AM5 desktop CPU that’s basically a repurposed laptop chip, missing integrated graphics for no good reason.
Get it if you want a solid budget AM5 processor for everyday tasks and light gaming without spending extra. Skip it if you need more cores for heavy multitasking or rendering work.
Buy it if…
- You’re building a budget gaming PC on the latest platform.
- You want a cool, efficient CPU for a quiet office build.
- You need a solid upgrade path to future Ryzen chips later.
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