Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
5.0 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM5
Performance breakdown
Gaming19
Productivity18
Single-core18
Multi-core33
Power efficiency19
Lab scores
Performance score19
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)5.0 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p42 fps
1440p33 fps
4K23 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 4.1 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.0 GHz
- L1 cache
- 512 KB
- L2 cache
- 8 MB
- L3 cache
- 16 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- PCIe
- PCIe 4.0
- Launch price
- $270
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the zippy everyday performance and low heat for a modern AM5 chip. The usual gripe is the missing integrated graphics, which is a pain for troubleshooting.
Pros
- Starts games fast, feels instant
- Sips power, stays cool
- Handles heavy multitasking smoothly
- Great value for modern builds
Cons
- No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
- Limited PCIe lanes for expansion
- Lower boost clock than expected
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 8700F
An AM5 desktop chip with a built-in NPU for AI tasks, but no integrated graphics to fall back on.
Get it if you want a solid eight-core for gaming and everyday tasks without paying extra for integrated graphics. Skip it if you need a GPU-free build or do heavy video work where more cores matter.
Buy it if…
- You want a solid all-around AM5 gaming chip without breaking the bank.
- You need a fast CPU for everyday work and light creative tasks.
- You are building a balanced mid-range PC and don't need integrated graphics.
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