AMD Ryzen 7 3700X VS AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 3700X
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Brand6/12
Cores/Threads4.2GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 8400F
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
$164.99 • Jul 2019
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
$170 • Apr 2024
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 6 |
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 42 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 32.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 7 (Zen 2 (Matisse)) | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 4nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | amd socket am5 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 74 mm² | 178 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 3800 million | 25000 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 5 8400F Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD • 8/16 • 3.6GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
AMD • 6/12 • 4.2GHz
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