Ryzen 5 8400F
VS
Core 7 240H

Ryzen 5 8400F vs Core 7 240H

AMD

Ryzen 5 8400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2024
VS
Intel

Core 7 240H

10 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 8400F

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
698%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
660%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
479%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
144%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
114%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
100%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
57%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
57%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
51%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
51%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
51%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
50%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
49%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
49%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
48%
#16
Core Ultra 5 225F
MSRP: $231|Avg: $150
47%
#17
Core Ultra 7 265K
MSRP: $309|Avg: $285
46%
#18
Ryzen 9 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $150
46%
#19
Ryzen 5 3600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $90
45%
#20
Core i7-14700KF
MSRP: $384|Avg: $260
45%
#21
Core i7-14700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $270
43%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 7 240H

#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
107%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
106%
#139
Core 7 240H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
97%
#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 7 240H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 8400F in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 5 8400FCore 7 240H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($55)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Phoenix (2023−2024) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 8400FCore 7 240H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($55)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8400F and Core 7 240H

AMD

Ryzen 5 8400F

The Ryzen 5 8400F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,554 points. Launch price was $170.

Intel

Core 7 240H

The Core 7 240H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,698 points. Launch price was $502.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 8400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core 7 240H offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core 7 240H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8400F versus 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 240H — a 10.1% clock advantage for the Core 7 240H (base: 4.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8400F uses the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core 7 240H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8400F scores 24,554 against the Core 7 240H's 24,698 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 7 240H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8400F vs 24 MB (total) on the Core 7 240H.

FeatureRyzen 5 8400FCore 7 240H
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
10 / 16+67%
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz
5.2 GHz+11%
Base Clock
4.2 GHz+68%
2.5 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
24 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+100%
Process
4 nm-60%
10 nm
Architecture
Phoenix (2023−2024)
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark
24,554
24,698
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 8400F uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core 7 240H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 8400FCore 7 240H
Socket
AM5
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%