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AMD Targets Intel Core i5 With Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs, Up To 24% Faster Gaming Performance

5/14/2024

AMD Targets Intel Core i5 With Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs, Up To 24% Faster Gaming Performance

AMD has officially launched its Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F APUs for DIY enthusiasts. These APUs are designed to compete with Intel’s Core i5 mainstream CPU lineup.

Let’s dive into the details:

  1. Specifications:

    • Ryzen 7 8700F: 8 cores, 16 threads, base clock of 4.1 GHz, boost clock of 5.05 GHz, 16 MB L3 cache, and no RDNA 3 iGPU.
    • Ryzen 5 8400F: 6 cores, 12 threads, base clock of 4.2 GHz, boost clock of 4.75 GHz, 16 MB L3 cache, and no RDNA 3 iGPU.
    • Both chips have a TDP of 65W.

  2. No Integrated Graphics:

    • Unlike the “G” SKUs, these APUs lack an RDNA 3 iGPU. You’ll need a separate discrete graphics card for GPU capabilities.
    • Marketing slides mention an RDNA 3 iGPU, but that’s not accurate.

  3. Pricing:

    • Ryzen 7 8700F: $269.99 US (B&H Photo, Newegg), €329.95 (LDLC EU)
    • Ryzen 5 8400F: $169.99 US (B&H Photo, Newegg), €212.95 (LDLC EU)

  4. Performance:

    • Ryzen 7 8700F vs. Intel Core i5-14400F: Up to 24% faster gaming performance (with a discrete GPU) and up to 22% faster application performance.
    • Ryzen 5 8400F vs. Core i5-13400F: Up to 14% uplift in gaming performance.

Both APUs are compatible with AM5 and support overclocking. While the iGPU is missing, the NPU specifications remain from the Non-F SKUs.