Ryzen 5 8400F vs A8-5600K

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Aggregate performance score

A8-5600K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.80
Ryzen 5 8400F
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
15.30
+750%

Ryzen 5 8400F outperforms A8-5600K by a whopping 750% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-5600K and Ryzen 5 8400F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2023457
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data64.44
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD A-Series (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.7022.26
Architecture codenameTrinity (2012−2013)Phoenix (2023−2024)
Release date2 October 2012 (12 years ago)1 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$170

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A8-5600K and Ryzen 5 8400F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3.6 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cache128K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size246 mm2178 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on A8-5600K and Ryzen 5 8400F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM2AM5
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-5600K and Ryzen 5 8400F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-5600K and Ryzen 5 8400F are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-5600K and Ryzen 5 8400F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon HD 7560D (760 MHz)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-5600K and Ryzen 5 8400F.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A8-5600K 1.80
Ryzen 5 8400F 15.30
+750%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A8-5600K 2854
Ryzen 5 8400F 24303
+752%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.80 15.30
Recency 2 October 2012 1 April 2024
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 5 8400F has a 750% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 53.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 8400F is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-5600K in performance tests.


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