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Ryzen 5 8400F vs Ryzen 5 3500X
The Ryzen 5 8400F is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $81.71 more expensive!
Ryzen 5 8400F59% Score
- Up to 48% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 4 years and 7 months newer
- Available for $181.71
Ryzen 5 3500X34% Score
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 8400F has a 17% higher base clock.
AM5
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AM4Phoenix
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MatisseDesktop
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics5200 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 8400F or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8400F. It's 74% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 59/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8400F than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
74% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 8400F or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8400F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 8400F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 59/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 8400F and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 8400F scores 59/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 8400F or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 8400F or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8400F is the stronger pick at 59/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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