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CPU
AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Processor Released

CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
Maximum boost clock
4.7 GHz
Thermal design power
65 W

Rendering performance

Median score · higher is better

Three-scene Blender rendering throughput. Versions, operating systems and rendering backends remain separate. This is not a gaming score.

Blender 5.1.1 / Windows / CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F 193.26 samples/min 5 complete runs · Middle 50%: 186.53 - 199.58 · 6 core / 12 thread · Latest: 2026-07-27

Community submissions; cooling, power limits and system configuration can affect results.

Recorded results

Only the same benchmark, version, workload, scenario and unit share a row. Missing results are not zero. System results include the full submitted hardware and software configuration.

Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 5.1.1 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

45.98 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 5.1.1 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

193.26 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
186.52915627468
75th percentile
199.58228455857
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 5.1.1 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

64.54 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 5.1.1 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

82.74 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

44.21 samples/min

15 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Linux · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

50.06 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

185.97 samples/min

15 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
179.4476190841
75th percentile
188.38109637445
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Linux · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

215.48 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
214.29779729928
75th percentile
215.49206280522
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

59.41 samples/min

15 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Linux · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

66.37 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

81.88 samples/min

15 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Linux · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

98.66 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.4.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

40.30 samples/min

10 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Linux · 4.4.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

49.30 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.4.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

173.15 samples/min

10 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
169.46850354904
75th percentile
182.25144439082
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Linux · 4.4.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

203.87 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
203.26908208808
75th percentile
206.15194183001
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.4.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

54.97 samples/min

10 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Linux · 4.4.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

57.96 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.4.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

78.26 samples/min

10 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Linux · 4.4.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

96.87 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.3.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

38.99 samples/min

10 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.3.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

171.97 samples/min

10 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
167.69044969943
75th percentile
175.11411859995
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.3.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

55.95 samples/min

10 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.3.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

76.48 samples/min

10 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.0.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

43.71 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.0.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

184.21 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
175.25802039587
75th percentile
194.02436602922
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.0.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

58.35 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.0.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

81.98 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
CPU sockets
1

Processing & platform

CPU cores
6
CPU threads
12
Base clock
4.2 GHz
CPU reference clock
100 MHz*
Maximum boost clock
4.7 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
L2 cache
6 MB
Architecture
Zen 4*
Socket / package
AM5
Manufacturing process
TSMC 4nm FinFET
Process node
4 nm

Cache hierarchy

  • L3 / total
    Level
    L3
    Scope
    total
    Size
    16 MB

Memory & storage

Memory channels
2
Rated memory bandwidth
83.20 GB/s*

Supported memory

  • DDR5*

CPU memory support

  • DDR5
    Technology
    DDR5

Power specifications

Thermal design power
65 W

CPU power specifications

  • Configurable TDP 45–65 W
    Maximum rating
    65 W
    Minimum rating
    45 W
    Power specification
    Configurable TDP
    Variant / details
    45-65W
  • AMD configurable TDP*
    Power specification
    cTDP*
    Minimum rating
    45 W*
    Maximum rating
    65 W*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 25 fields
Name
AMD Ryzen™ 5 8400F*
L3 Cache
16* MB
Default TDP
65* W
AMD Configurable TDP (cTDP)
45-65W*
Processor Technology for CPU Cores
TSMC 4nm FinFET*
Unlocked for Overclocking
Yes*
CPU Socket
AM5*
Family
Ryzen*
Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax)
95* °C
Launch Date
04/01/2024*
*OS Support
Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition , Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition , RHEL x86 64-Bit , Ubuntu x86 64-Bit*
PCI Express® Version
PCIe® 4.0*
System Memory Type
DDR5*
Memory Channels
2*
Graphics Model
Discrete Graphics Card Required*
Series
Ryzen 8000 Series*
Product ID Boxed
100-100001591BOX , 100-100001591CBX*
Product ID Tray
100-000001591 (AM5)*
Product ID MPK
100-100001591MPK , 100-100001591CPK*
Form Factor
Desktops*
# of CPU Cores
6*
# of Threads
12*
Max. Boost Clock
4.7* GHz
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Qualification
Up to*
Original declaration
Up to 4.7 GHz*
Base Clock
4.2* GHz
L2 Cache
6* MB
Specifications 2 · 37 fields
name
Ryzen 5 8400F*
Release Date
Apr 1st, 2024*
Part#
100-000001591*
Frequency
4.2* GHz
Turbo Clock
up to 4.7 GHz*
Base Clock
100* MHz
Multiplier
42.0x*
Multiplier Unlocked
Yes*
PPT
61-88 W*
Codename
Phoenix*
Retail Availability
May 14th, 2024*
Socket
AMD Socket AM5*
Generation
Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Phoenix))*
Memory Support
DDR5*
ECC Memory
No*
# of Cores
6*
# of Threads
12*
SMP # CPUs
1*
Cache L1
64 KB (per core)*
Cache L2
1 MB (per core)*
Features
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, NX-Bit, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2*
Foundry
TSMC*
Rated Speed
5,200* MT/s
Memory Bus
Dual-channel*
Memory Bandwidth
83.2* GB/s
tJMax
95°C*
Launch Price
$170*
PCI-Express
Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only)*
Process Size
4* nm
Cache L3
16 MB (shared)*
Chipsets
X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620*
Configurable TDP
45* W
Transistors
25,000 million*
Die Size
178* mm²
Package
FC-LGA1718*
Market
Desktop*
Production Status
Active*
Specifications 3 · 7 fields
microarchitecture
Zen 4*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
catalogue_reference
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
boost clock
4.7* GHz
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
catalogue_reference
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
Reported core clock
4.2* GHz
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
catalogue_reference
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Source calls this core clock; it is not relabelled as base, sustained or gaming clock.*
core count
6*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
catalogue_reference
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
Historical listing price (dataset 2025-07-23)
amount
137.57*
currency
USD*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical listing observation; retailer, stock and current availability unknown*
USD
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
catalogue_reference
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
name
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
catalogue_reference
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*
tdp
65* W
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
category
cpu*
original_product_name
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
catalogue_reference
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F*
identity_scope
source-exact-processor-name*
dataset_date
2025-07-23*
scope
Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.*

* Provisional data