AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT
70.7Single-core58.8
49.5Multi-core51
45.5Gamingspec-based62.8
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8400F5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 54.9 against 56.3 for AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT edges ahead in 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 59
- 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
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 15% higher PassMark: 28,022 vs 24,372
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 4 nm+43% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+11% | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5800XT |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,617Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,857Top 44% | — |
| PassMark | 24,372Bottom 47% | 28,022+15%Top 44% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,684+4%Top 48% | 3,532Bottom 50% |
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