AMD Ryzen 7 8700F processor review

Ryzen 7 8700F processor released by AMD; release date: 1 Apr 2024. At the time of release, the processor cost $270.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 8, threads - 16. Maximum CPU clock speed - 5 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 95°C. Manufacturing process technology - 4 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64 KB (per core), L2 - 1 MB (per core), L3 - 16 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR5.

Supported socket types: AM5. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 65 Watt.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	1 Apr 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$270
Place in performance rating	not rated
Performance
Base frequency	4.1 GHz
Die size	178 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	16 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	4 nm
Maximum core temperature	95°C
Maximum frequency	5 GHz
Number of cores	8
Number of threads	16
Transistor count	25,000 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	45 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	AM5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 4, 20 Lanes, (CPU only)