AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F official specifications

AMD lists the Ryzen 5 8400F as a Zen 4 desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. The published base clock is 4.2 GHz and maximum boost clock is up to 4.7 GHz. AMD lists 6 MB of L2 cache, 16 MB of L3 cache and a 65 W default TDP.

Platform, graphics and compatibility

The processor uses socket AM5, DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0. AMD lists 20 native PCIe lanes, of which 16 are usable. This model provides a discrete graphics card is required. Motherboard CPU support, BIOS version, memory configuration, cooling and case compatibility must be verified.

Evidence and identifier limits

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AMD Ryzen 5 8400F verification checklist

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Exact modelAMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Market snapshotGlobal

Evidence statusNot tested

Documented specifications and limits

Brand

AMD

Model

Ryzen 5 8400F

Market

Global

Availability at verification

Current availability not verified

Compatibility and interface

AM5; DDR5; PCIe 4.0; 20 native / 16 usable processor lanes; a discrete graphics card is required; motherboard BIOS support must be verified.

Power or capacity

65 W default TDP; 45-65 W configurable TDP; 95°C maximum operating temperature.

BYT01 evidence status

Not tested

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Sources and update log

2026-09-17 | Manufacturer Specification | AMD official Ryzen 5 8400F page | https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-5-8400f.html
2026-09-17 | AMD lists multiple boxed identifiers; SKU is intentionally blank until an exact represented package variant is proven.
2026-09-17 | Price, retailer, stock, image provenance, dimensions and regional warranty | Data Unavailable

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Source-checked specifications

Cores

6

Threads

12

Maximum boost (GHz)

4.7

AMD default TDP (W)

65

Manufacturer source · 2026-10-18 · Specifications, not BYT01 measurements.

Price and verification history

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