Ryzen 5 9500F vs Ryzen 5 7400

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 7400
2025
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
11.02
Ryzen 5 9500F
2025, $219
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
16.15
+46.6%

Ryzen 5 9500F outperforms Ryzen 5 7400 by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking808469
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data64.15
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency18.1926.66
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerTSMCTSMC
Architecture codenameRaphael (2023−2025)Granite Ridge (2024−2025)
Release date16 September 2025 (less than a year ago)8 September 2025 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$219

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 7400 and Ryzen 5 9500F 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die size71 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)61 °Cno data
Number of transistors6,570 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 7400 and Ryzen 5 9500F 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
SocketAM5AM5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 7400 and Ryzen 5 9500F. 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 Ryzen 5 7400 and Ryzen 5 9500F are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 7400 and Ryzen 5 9500F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon GraphicsN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 7400 and Ryzen 5 9500F.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2424

Synthetic benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 5 7400 11.02
Ryzen 5 9500F 16.15
+46.6%

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Ryzen 5 7400 19435
Samples: 2
Ryzen 5 9500F 28497
+46.6%
Samples: 1

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.02 16.15
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm

Ryzen 5 9500F has a 46.6% higher aggregate performance score, and a 25% more advanced lithography process.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 in performance tests.

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