AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
70.7Single-core53
49.5Multi-core49.7
45.5Gamingspec-based62.2
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8400F7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 54.9 against 53.8 for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 8400F edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
- Stronger single-core score: 71 vs 53
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 50% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $170 vs $449
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 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 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2020 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+11% | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,617+28%Top 36% | 2,050Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,857+5%Top 44% | 11,300Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,580Bottom 48% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 15,300Top 44% |
| PassMark | 24,372Bottom 47% | 27,656+13%Top 45% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,684+7%Top 48% | 3,448Bottom 46% |
Related comparisons
AMD Ryzen 5 8400Fvs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3DVSAMD Ryzen 5 8400Fvs AMD Ryzen 9 3900XVSAMD Ryzen 5 8400Fvs Intel Core i5-12600KVSAMD Ryzen 5 8400Fvs Intel Core i5-14400FVSAMD Ryzen 7 5800Xvs Intel Core i5-14400FVSAMD Ryzen 7 5800Xvs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3DVSAMD Ryzen 7 5800Xvs AMD Ryzen 5 7400FVSAMD Ryzen 7 5800Xvs Intel Core i5-14400VS