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AMD Ryzen 5 8400F OEM desktop processor

SKU CH-H7XZ-AX6PJ

Six-core desktop CPU with twelve threads, 4.2 GHz base clock, 4.7 GHz boost, 65 W TDP, DDR5-5200 support and no integrated graphics

  • Product nameRyzen 5 8400F
  • CPU cores6-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM5
  • Maximum turbo clockUp to 4.7 GHz
  • TDP rating65 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • 6 cores and 12 threads handle multi-tasking workloads
  • 2 GHz base clock with 4.7 GHz max turbo boost speeds up single-thread tasks
  • 65 W TDP keeps power draw and cooling needs modest
  • DDR5 5200 dual-channel support feeds data to the CPU quickly
  • Socket AM5 platform with 16 PCIe 4.0 lanes enables modern GPU and storage upgrades

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F 6-Core Desktop Processor

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop CPU built on the Ryzen 5 8000 Series architecture. It operates at a 4.2 GHz base frequency with a max turbo up to 4.7 GHz. The processor fits Socket AM5 motherboards and carries a 65 W thermal design power. It ships as an OEM unit without a retail box or cooler.

No Integrated Graphics Requires Discrete GPU

This model has no integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is mandatory for any video output. The CPU provides 16 MB of L3 cache and 6 MB of L2 cache. Memory support is dual-channel DDR5 5200 with a maximum capacity of 256 GB. PCI Express connectivity runs at 4.0 and 3.0 revisions with 16 usable lanes.

Suits Builders Adding A Dedicated Graphics Card

The Ryzen 5 8400F suits system builders who already plan to install a dedicated GPU and want a 65 W 6-core processor for gaming or productivity. Users needing display output directly from the CPU should choose a model with integrated graphics instead.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $112.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 6-Core
Lower than about 80% of the 271 comparable items (median 8).
Maximum turbo clock Up to 4.7 GHz
Typical for this category: the median of 246 items is 4.7 GHz.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineRyzen 5 8000 Series
Model name100-000001591
Product nameRyzen 5 8400F
Performance
Working frequency4.2 GHz
Processor
CPU cores6-Core
CPU socketSocket AM5
Maximum turbo clockUp to 4.7 GHz
TDP rating65 W
Processor classDesktop
CPU threads12-Threads
Level 2 cache6 MB
Level 3 cache16 MB
Process nodeTSMC 4 nm FinFET
Max PCIe lanes16/20 (Usable/Total)
Memory
Supported memoryDDR5 5200
Channel configuration2
Memory limit256 GB
Graphics
Built-in graphicsNone Integrated Graphics
Ports & slots
PCIe generation4.0 / 3.0
Compatibility
Compatible systemsWindows 11–64-Bit Edition, Windows 10–64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
More details
Advanced technologiesAMD Ryzen AI
Available when paired with a compatible Radeon graphics card with AI acceleration

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