Ryzen 5 8400F against Ryzen 7 5700X
Ryzen 5 8400F leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Ryzen 5 8400F and Ryzen 7 5700X are level on gaming.
- The Ryzen 7 5700X has 13% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 5 8400F is 12% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 5 8400F typically costs $10 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 5 8400F is the better buy: 41.9 points per $100 against 37.4.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 8400F | Ryzen 7 5700X | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 54 | 52 | 2 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 55 | 55 | level |
| Multi-core | 30 | 34 | 4 ptsright |
| Single-core | 75 | 67 | 8 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 41.9 | 37.4 | 12%left |
| Typical price | $129 | $139 | $10left |
| Cores | 6 | 8 | 33%right |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | 33%right |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.6 GHz | 2%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 88 W | level |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 5 8400F | 60 vs 56 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 5 8400F | 53 vs 51 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 5 8400F | 59 vs 57 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 8400F | 57 vs 55 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 8400F | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 3 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 65 / 88 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Built-in graphics | No | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $129 | $139 |