Ryzen 5 8400F vs Xeon Gold 5415+
Ryzen 5 8400F
Xeon Gold 5415+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 8400F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5415+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8400F | Xeon Gold 5415+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8400F | Xeon Gold 5415+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 Xeon Gold 5415+
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.
Xeon Gold 5415+
The Xeon Gold 5415+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,842 points. Launch price was $1,076.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 8400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5415+ offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 5415+ has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8400F versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5415+ — a 13.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8400F (base: 4.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8400F uses the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5415+ uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8400F scores 24,554 against the Xeon Gold 5415+'s 24,842 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 5415+. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8400F vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5415+.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8400F | Xeon Gold 5415+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+15% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz+45% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 22.5 MB+41% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix (2023−2024) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 24,554 | 24,842+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 8400F uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5415+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8400F | Xeon Gold 5415+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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