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AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs AMD Ryzen 5 8400F: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X and AMD Ryzen 5 8400F separate most on l2 cache: AMD Ryzen 3 3300X at 2 MB, AMD Ryzen 5 8400F at 6 MB, 67% in favour of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F. L3 Cache splits them by another 50%, again favouring AMD Ryzen 5 8400F. They match on 11 other specifications, including form factor, tdp and market segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Product Line | Ryzen 3 | Ryzen |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | 3300X | 8400F |
| Codename | Matisse | Phoenix2 |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2024 |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | Current |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Performance Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 0 |
| SMT Enabled | true | true |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | true | false |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB-67% | 6 MB |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB-50% | 32 MB |
| Base Power | 65 W | 65 W |
| Bundled Cooler | AMD Wraith Stealth | Wraith Stealth |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Max Memory Speed | 3200 | 5200 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 128 | 128 |
| ECC Support | false | false |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 16-20% |
| Launch MSRP | 120 | 110 |
| Retail Availability | Retail | Boxed Retail |
| Architecture | Zen 2, Ryzen 3000 Series | Zen 4c (8000G-class) |
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a smart value pick for gamers who already have a discrete graphics card.