AMD Ryzen 5 8400F 6-core AM5
Intel Core i5 2400 4-core LGA1155
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F 6-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is generally well-received for its performance and value, with many users praising its price-to-performance ratio and ease of setup. However, there are notable complaints about shipping delays, a fraudulent seller experience, and the lack of a cooler in the OEM version. Some users suggest considering the Ryzen 7600 if the price exceeds $100.
Pros
- Great price-to-performance
- Easy to set up
- Good overall performance
- Comes with Wraith Stealth cooler (retail)
- Low TDP (65W)
Cons
- Slow shipping
- Fraudulent seller experience
- No cooler in OEM version
- Price may be too high
- Potential motherboard issues
Intel Core i5 2400 4-core LGA1155
Most buyers are satisfied with the refurbished CPU's performance and value, especially for the price. However, one verified review details a terrible experience with the vendor, including a damaged sticker, delayed shipping, and a partial refund after a restocking fee, which significantly drags down the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Good performance
- Great value for price
- Works well with turbo boost
- Good replacement CPU
Cons
- Price could be lower
- Vendor issues with sticker
- Delayed shipping
- Partial refund and restocking fee
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | Intel Core i5 2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core i5 |
| Model | 8400F | 2400 |
| Codename | Phoenix | Sandy Bridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 32 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 16★ | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | — |
| TDP | 65★ | 95 |
| Max Turbo Power | 65★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F 6-core AM5
- Strong efficiency (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong single thread (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong platform (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Intel Core i5 2400 4-core LGA1155
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average multi thread (34th percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F 6-core AM5 offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.