AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
70.7Single-core43
49.5Multi-core46
45.5Gamingspec-based85
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8400F7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 54.9 against 54.9 for AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 8400F edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
- Stronger single-core score: 71 vs 43
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 46
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 50% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB
- 47% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,617 vs 1,780
- Lower launch price: $170 vs $249
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
- 500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 16 MB
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 4 nm+43% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+40% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz+15% | 4.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 96 MB+500% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,617+47%Top 36% | 1,780Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,857+20%Top 44% | 9,900Bottom 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,350Bottom 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 13,100Bottom 49% |
| PassMark | 24,372Bottom 47% | 26,307+8%Top 50% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,684+24%Top 48% | 2,969Bottom 32% |
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