Ryzen 5 8400F against Ryzen 7 5800X
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 7 5800X leads in games by 5%.
- The Ryzen 7 5800X has 20% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 5 8400F is 14% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 5 8400F typically costs $30 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 5 8400F is the better buy: 41.9 points per $100 against 34.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 8400F | Ryzen 7 5800X | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 54 | 54 | level |
| Gaming | 55 | 58 | 3 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 30 | 36 | 6 ptsright |
| Single-core | 75 | 66 | 9 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 41.9 | 34 | 23%left |
| Typical price | $129 | $159 | $30left |
| Cores | 6 | 8 | 33%right |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | 33%right |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz | level |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 142 W | 61%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 5 8400F | 60 vs 56 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 7 5800X | 46 vs 48 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 7 5800X | 42 vs 44 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 7 5800X | 50 vs 52 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 8400F | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 3 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 105 / 142 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Built-in graphics | No | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | No |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Typical price | $129 | $159 |