AMDhas launched what may be the most affordable AM5 CPU (based on Raphael), the Ryzen 5 7400F. Like the Ryzen 5 7500F, the Ryzen 5 7400F is a hexacore binned-down version of the Ryzen 5 7600, with slower clock speeds. The chip appears to be designated for global availability it is expected to be priced lower than the Ryzen 5 7500F that currently retails for$160at Newegg.

In July 2023, AMD introduced theRyzen 5 7500F, which was the cheapest Raphael offering to date. With slightly slower clocks than the Ryzen 5 7600, it is still the go-to option for many budget builds. Plus, you can make up for the clock deficit, to some extent, with PBO 2 (Precision Boost Overdrive 2). Last year, AMD launched a handful of Ryzen 8000F-series processors, based on mobile Phoenix APU silicon. However, these processors have half the L3 cache of their Raphael counterparts which is shown to hamper performance in many scenarios.

Ryzen 5 7400F

The Ryzen 5 7400F offers six cores based on AMD’s Zen 4 architecture alongside twelve threads. The processor retains the 6MB + 32MB cache layout, showing that it employs Raphael silicon under the hood. The base clocks stand at 3.7 GHz, similar to the 7500F, though the boost clocks take a 300 MHz hit at 4.7 GHz. With the help of PBO 2, you could potentially hit 5 GHz, but that requires manual tuning and some trial and error.

The CPU carries a default TDP of 65W and does not have an integrated RDNA GPU, so you will need a discrete graphics card for display. Like all Ryzen 7000 Raphael CPUs, the 7400F features 28 total PCIe lanes, 24 of which are usable. The boxed version of the Ryzen 5 7400F will be packaged with the standard AMD Wraith Stealth cooler, while the tray variant will require you to purchase a cooler separately.

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As of writing, the Ryzen 5 7400F is not listed at any major retailer but we expect the pricing to be in the ballpark of $150. This processor should offer an excellent and affordable starting point if you wish to upgrade to AM5. On the contrary, if you seek the best-in-class,Neweggis currently offering the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the world’s fastest gaming CPU, at MSRP if you bundle it with other items.

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Hassam Nasir is a die-hard hardware enthusiast with years of experience as a tech editor and writer, focusing on detailed CPU comparisons and general hardware news. When he’s not working, you’ll find him bending tubes for his ever-evolving custom water-loop gaming rig or benchmarking the latest CPUs and GPUs just for fun.