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AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F OEM desktop processor

SKU CH-PF97-6HNQS

Eight-core desktop processor with 16 threads, up to 5 GHz boost, 65 W TDP and no integrated graphics, for Socket AM5 systems

  • Product nameRyzen 7 8700F
  • CPU cores8-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM5
  • Maximum turbo clockUp to 5 GHz
  • TDP rating65 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • Eight cores and sixteen threads handle heavy multitasking
  • 65 W thermal design keeps power draw low
  • TSMC 4 nm FinFET process enables efficiency
  • Sixteen megabytes of L3 cache speeds data access
  • Socket AM5 platform supports up to 256 GB memory

Product identity

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on TSMC 4nm FinFET technology. It operates at a base frequency of 4.1 GHz and can boost up to 5 GHz with a 65W thermal design power. The CPU fits Socket AM5 motherboards and supports dual-channel memory up to 256 GB. No integrated graphics are included, so a discrete GPU is required.

Who this suits

This processor suits builders who want eight high-performance cores for gaming or content creation and already own a compatible cooler. It also fits systems where a dedicated graphics card will be installed. Buyers needing integrated graphics, a bundled cooler or retail packaging should look at a different model.

Deciding specification

The absence of integrated graphics is the single specification that decides suitability. If your build relies on the CPU for video output, this part will not work. If you are pairing it with a discrete graphics card, the 8-core, 16-thread configuration on the AM5 platform delivers strong multi-threaded performance within a 65W envelope.

How it compares

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

Price $148.99
Typical for this category: the median of 494 items is $149.99.
CPU cores 8-Core
Typical for this category: the median of 271 items is 8.
Maximum turbo clock Up to 5 GHz
Higher than about 63% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineRyzen 7 8000 Series
Model name100-100001590BOX
Product nameRyzen 7 8700F
Processor
CPU cores8-Core
CPU socketSocket AM5
Maximum turbo clockUp to 5 GHz
TDP rating65 W
Processor classDesktop
CPU threads16-Threads
Level 2 cache8 MB
Level 3 cache16 MB
Process nodeTSMC 4 nm FinFET
CPU instruction set64-Bit
Max PCIe lanes16/20 (Usable/Total)
Memory
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
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only
More details
Advanced technologiesAMD Ryzen AI
Available when paired with a compatible Radeon graphics card with AI acceleration

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 8-core or 16-thread configuration for my build?

The Ryzen 7 8700F has 8 cores and 16 threads in a single package; you do not select between them. Both figures apply to every unit.

What does the 5 GHz max turbo frequency mean once the chip is installed?

It is the highest single-core clock the processor can reach under light loads when power and thermal headroom allow; sustained all-core speeds will be lower.

How does PCI Express 4.0 and 3.0 with 16 usable lanes affect expansion?

The CPU provides 16 usable lanes at PCIe 4.0 for a graphics card or fast storage, while the remaining lanes operate at PCIe 3.0 for additional devices.

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