AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs AMD Ryzen 3 8300G

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Ryzen 3 8300G processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

AMD Ryzen 3 8300G

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
4 more threads: 12 vs 8
Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 67% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 24301 vs 14572

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	1 Apr 2024 vs 8 Jan 2024
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	6 vs 4
Number of threads	12 vs 8
L1 cache	64 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core) vs 1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	16 MB (shared) vs 8 MB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	24301 vs 14572

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G

Around 4% higher clock speed: 4.9 GHz vs 4.7 GHz
Around 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3840 vs 3662

Specifications (specs)
Maximum frequency	4.9 GHz vs 4.7 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3840 vs 3662

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 3 8300G

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3662

3840

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

24301

14572

Name	AMD Ryzen 5 8400F	AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
PassMark - Single thread mark	3662	3840
PassMark - CPU mark	24301	14572

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Ryzen 5 8400F	AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
Essentials
Launch date	1 Apr 2024	8 Jan 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$170	$176
Place in performance rating	274	317
Performance
Base frequency	4.2 GHz	3.4 GHz
Die size	178 mm²	137 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	16 MB (shared)	8 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	4 nm	4 nm
Maximum core temperature	95°C	95°C
Maximum frequency	4.7 GHz	4.9 GHz
Number of cores	6	4
Number of threads	12	8
Transistor count	25,000 million	20,900 million
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	DDR5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	45 Watt	45 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	AM5	AM5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	65 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 4, 20 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 4, 14 Lanes, (CPU only)