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AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

AM5 tray processor 100-000001591 · discrete graphics required

AMD's official processor artwork associated with Ryzen 5 8400F on its exact manufacturer product page; the visible artwork identifies the family rather than a readable exact model number.
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Exact model & source notes

A 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 processor for AM5 with up to 4.7 GHz boost, 16 MB of L3 cache and a 65 W TDP. It is unlocked for overclocking but has no integrated graphics, so it needs a separate graphics card. This listing is the tray version; check whether the seller includes a cooler.

Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
6CPU cores8
4.7 GHzMaximum boost clock5 GHz
12Thread count16
The first 3 of 5 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
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THE CONTENDER

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

AM5 tray processor 100-000001590 · discrete graphics required

AMD's official processor artwork associated with Ryzen 7 8700F on its exact manufacturer product page; the visible artwork identifies the family rather than a readable exact model number.
Full product profile Official image
Exact model & source notes

An 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 processor for AM5 with up to 5 GHz boost, 16 MB of L3 cache, a 65 W TDP and a Ryzen AI engine rated up to 16 TOPS. It has no integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required; this is the tray version, so check whether the seller includes a cooler.

Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

CPU cores

A count of CPU cores, not a prediction of how much faster software will run. The count diagram does not show the physical chip layout.

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Check each processor’s platform. Match each processor to its supported socket, motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS, memory type and cooler. The two processors may require different platforms. No overall winner is declared without comparable performance and price evidence.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

5 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. All are also drawn in Visual facts above. 2 manufacturer descriptions restating separately listed fields are grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Maximum boost clock

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F4.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F5 GHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

Base clock

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F4.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F4.1 GHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's base frequency, not a guaranteed all-core speed under every workload.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's base clock, not a sustained workload speed.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (2)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Base / boost clocks and conditions

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F4.2 GHz base; up to 4.7 GHz boost
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F4.1 GHz base; up to 5 GHz boost
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

Core count and architecture

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F6 cores · Zen 4
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F8 cores · Zen 4
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (4)

Dedicated AI accelerator available

AMD Ryzen 5 8400FNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 8700FYes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists an AI engine for this model and provides an NPU driver for it on its Windows 11 support page. Applications, drivers and firmware must support it.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact-model NPU driver support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CPU ECC memory capability

AMD Ryzen 5 8400FNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 8700FNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

AMD's 8400F page doesn't state ECC memory support; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

AMD's 8700F page doesn't state ECC memory support; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Supplied cooling for this exact package

AMD Ryzen 5 8400FNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 8700FNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

This is the tray version (100-000001590) and AMD doesn't list a cooler with it. Check the seller's listing and budget for an AM5 cooler if none is included. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer AI throughput claim

AMD Ryzen 5 8400FNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 8700FUp to 16 TOPS
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD quotes up to 16 TOPS for the AI engine without stating the numerical precision or test workload, so it can't be compared directly with other NPU ratings.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

28 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

What it brings

  • 6 Zen 4 cores and 12 threads with up to 4.7 GHz boost and 16 MB of L3 cache, at a 65 W default TDP (configurable from 45 to 65 W).
    Manufacturer source
  • Unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer, plus 16 usable PCIe 4.0 lanes and support for up to 256 GB of DDR5.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

  • No integrated graphics, so you need a separate graphics card. As a tray processor it may not come with a cooler; check the listing.
    Manufacturer source
  • Limited to PCIe 4.0 rather than PCIe 5.0, and memory is rated at DDR5-5200 with two sticks but only DDR5-3600 with four.
    Manufacturer source
  • AMD's 8400F page doesn't state ECC memory support; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC.
    Manufacturer source

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

What it brings

  • 8 Zen 4 cores and 16 threads with up to 5 GHz boost and 16 MB of L3 cache, at a 65 W default TDP.
    Manufacturer source
  • Unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO, PBO, Curve Optimizer and Ryzen Master, plus a Ryzen AI engine (NPU) that AMD supports with its NPU driver.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

  • No integrated graphics, so you need a separate graphics card. As a tray processor it may not come with a cooler; check the listing.
    Manufacturer source
  • PCIe 4.0 only (16 of 20 lanes usable), and memory is rated at DDR5-5200 with two sticks but only DDR5-3600 with four.
    Manufacturer source
  • AMD quotes the AI engine at up to 16 TOPS without saying how it was measured, so the figure is hard to compare with other NPUs.
    Manufacturer source
  • AMD's 8700F page doesn't state ECC memory support; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC.
    Manufacturer source
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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39 of 39 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Ryzen 7 8700F
SpecificationAMD Ryzen 5 8400FAMD Ryzen 7 8700F
Thread countDifferent
Sources
1216
CPU coresDifferent
Sources
68
Maximum boost clockDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
4.7 GHz5 GHz
CPU architecture
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Zen 4Zen 4
Base clockDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's base frequency, not a guaranteed all-core speed under every workload.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's base clock, not a sustained workload speed.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
4.2 GHz4.1 GHz
CPU and memory tuning
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer and Ryzen Master support. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer and Ryzen Master support. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Unlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve OptimizerUnlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer
CPU boost technology
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Automatic boost; clocks vary with workload, cooling, power and firmware.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Automatic boost; clocks vary with workload, cooling, power and firmware.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Precision Boost 2Precision Boost 2
L2 cacheDifferent
Sources
6 MB8 MB
L3 cache
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
16 MB16 MB
Maximum supported memory
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU limit; the motherboard, its BIOS and the memory kit must also support this capacity.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU limit; the motherboard, its BIOS and the memory kit must also support this capacity.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
256 GB256 GB
Memory ceiling with two DIMMs
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Applies to two single-rank or two dual-rank DDR5 modules. EXPO memory overclocking is separate and depends on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Applies to two single-rank or two dual-rank DDR5 modules. EXPO memory overclocking is separate and depends on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
5200 MT/s5200 MT/s
Memory ceiling with four DIMMs
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Applies to four single-rank or four dual-rank DDR5 modules; slower than the two-module rating.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Applies to four single-rank or four dual-rank DDR5 modules; slower than the two-module rating.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
3600 MT/s3600 MT/s
Memory channels
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Memory channels in the processor, not the number of motherboard DIMM slots.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Memory channels in the processor, not the number of motherboard DIMM slots.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
22
Socket
Sources
AM5AM5
Native PCIe
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Native CPU version and lane totals, not graphics-slot width or motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Native CPU version and lane totals, not graphics-slot width or motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
PCIe 4.0 · 20 total / 16 usable lanesPCIe 4.0 · 20 total / 16 usable lanes
Platform checks
Sources
Supported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase. A separate graphics card is required. Confirm the cooling supplied for this tray part with the seller.Supported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase. A separate graphics card is required. Confirm the cooling supplied for this tray part with the seller.
CPU-native USB capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · USB provided by the processor itself; the motherboard decides which ports, including any USB4, are actually fitted.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · USB provided by the processor itself; the motherboard decides which ports, including any USB4, are actually fitted.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
2 USB4 40 Gb/s ports; 2 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port2 USB4 40 Gb/s ports; 2 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port
Platform NVMe modes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Boot; RAID 0 and 1Boot; RAID 0 and 1
Listed supporting chipsets
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Chipset families AMD lists; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS version.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Chipset families AMD lists; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS version.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850
Integrated graphics or none
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required; the motherboard's video ports won't work with this processor.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required; the motherboard's video ports won't work with this processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
None; a discrete graphics card is requiredNone; a discrete graphics card is required
Integrated graphics available
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required; the motherboard's video ports won't work with this processor.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required; the motherboard's video ports won't work with this processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
NoNo
Dedicated AI accelerator available
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists an AI engine for this model and provides an NPU driver for it on its Windows 11 support page. Applications, drivers and firmware must support it.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact-model NPU driver support
Not providedYes
Manufacturer AI throughput claim
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD quotes up to 16 TOPS for the AI engine without stating the numerical precision or test workload, so it can't be compared directly with other NPU ratings.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedUp to 16 TOPS
Default TDP
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
65 W65 W
Maximum junction temperature
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
95 °C95 °C
Configurable TDP range
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's configurable TDP range; the motherboard decides which settings are offered.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's configurable TDP range; the motherboard decides which settings are offered.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
45–65 W45–65 W
CPU-core manufacturing process
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
TSMC 4nm FinFETTSMC 4nm FinFET
CPU compute die area
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Size of the CPU compute die.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Size of the CPU compute die.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
178 mm²178 mm²
Package die count
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
11
Listed instruction capabilities
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 and SSE4A individually; software must support them.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 and SSE4A individually; software must support them.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
x86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA and SSE-family extensionsx86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA and SSE-family extensions
AMD SmartAccess Memory capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Needs a compatible system configuration; any gain varies by game and graphics card.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Needs a compatible system configuration; any gain varies by game and graphics card.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
YesYes
Execute-disable protection (NX bit)
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Hardware security feature, not a complete security guarantee.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Hardware security feature, not a complete security guarantee.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
YesYes
Specification market
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists global availability; UK and US stock, box contents and warranty can still vary by seller.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists global availability; UK and US stock, box contents and warranty can still vary by seller.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
GlobalGlobal
Show unverified (2)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
CPU ECC memory capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

AMD's 8400F page doesn't state ECC memory support; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

AMD's 8700F page doesn't state ECC memory support; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not listed by the manufacturerNot listed by the manufacturer
Supplied cooling for this exact package
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

This is the tray version (100-000001590) and AMD doesn't list a cooler with it. Check the seller's listing and budget for an AM5 cooler if none is included. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedNot listed by the manufacturer
Manufacturer wording (4)Combined manufacturer rows whose values are listed above as separate fields.
Manufacturer wording for facts listed as separate rows
Core count and architectureDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as CPU cores, CPU architecture
6 cores · Zen 48 cores · Zen 4
Base / boost clocks and conditionsDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as Base clock, Maximum boost clock
4.2 GHz base; up to 4.7 GHz boost4.1 GHz base; up to 5 GHz boost
Processor power definitions
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as Default TDP
65 W default TDP65 W default TDP
Memory support
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5200 and four at DDR5-3600. Check the motherboard's memory support list; EXPO speeds aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5200 and four at DDR5-3600. Check the motherboard's memory support list; EXPO speeds aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as Maximum supported memory, Memory ceiling with two DIMMs, Memory ceiling with four DIMMs
Dual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with fourDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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