Ryzen 5 8400F vs Ryzen Z1 Extreme

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 Ryzen Z1 Extreme

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

106%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

106%

#138

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

96%

#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 Ryzen Z1 Extreme delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 8400F in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 8400F	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
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 (Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 8400F	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
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.

Ryzen 5 8400F Benchmark Check

Ryzen Z1 Extreme Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8400F and Ryzen Z1 Extreme

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.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,668 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 8400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Z1 Extreme has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8400F versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme (base: 4.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8400F uses the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8400F scores 24,554 against the Ryzen Z1 Extreme's 24,668 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8400F	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5.1 GHz+9%
Base Clock	4.2 GHz+27%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Phoenix (2023−2024)	Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	24,554	24,668

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 8400F uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.