Ryzen 5 8400F vs EPYC 7532

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7532
2020
32 cores / 64 threads, 200 Watt
33.21
+120%
Ryzen 5 8400F
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
15.10

EPYC 7532 outperforms Ryzen 5 8400F by a whopping 120% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7532 and Ryzen 5 8400F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking118461
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data59.85
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency15.7121.98
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Phoenix (2023−2024)
Release date19 February 2020 (4 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

EPYC 7532 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads6412
Base clock speed2.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.7 GHz
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache2 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7532 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 configurationno data1
SocketSocket SP3AM5
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7532 and Ryzen 5 8400F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7532 and Ryzen 5 8400F are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7532 and Ryzen 5 8400F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7532 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.

EPYC 7532 33.21
+120%
Ryzen 5 8400F 15.10

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.

EPYC 7532 52755
+120%
Ryzen 5 8400F 23989

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 33.21 15.10
Recency 19 February 2020 1 April 2024
Physical cores 32 6
Threads 64 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7532 has a 119.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 433.3% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 8400F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 207.7% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7532 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 8400F in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7532 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 8400F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7532 and Ryzen 5 8400F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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