AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 occupy different market positions, and the benchmark data reflects a clear separation in performance. The Ryzen 5 8400F has a comprehensive set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has no recorded benchmark entries in the database. This absence of data for the P174 means a direct score-by-score comparison is not possible; instead, the analysis focuses on the 8400F's measured performance and the P174's architectural positioning.

For the Ryzen 5 8400F, the recorded data shows a strong multi-threaded showing. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score reaches 20851, while the single-core score is 2943. The Cinebench R20 results follow a similar pattern, with a multi-core score of 8757 and a single-core score of 1236. The Cinebench R15 results show a multi-core score of 2101 and a single-core score of 296. These numbers indicate a processor that scales well with thread count, a trait consistent with its 6-core, 12-thread configuration.

In 3DMark tests, the 8400F demonstrates scaling from 2 to 16 threads. The single-thread score is 951, the 2-thread score is 1874, the 4-thread score is 3563, the 8-thread score is 5275, and the 16-thread score is 6091. The max-thread score reaches 6165. This progression shows near-linear scaling up to 8 threads, with a modest gain from 8 to 16 threads, suggesting the 12 threads are effectively utilized but with diminishing returns past the physical core count.

PassMark results for the 8400F reveal specific strengths. The integer math score is 74021, while the floating point math score is 46217. The extended instructions score is 22175, and the data encryption score is 16646. The data compression score is 288158, and the random string sorting score is 34604. The find prime numbers score is a low 89, which is a unique metric where this processor shows a relative weakness. The physics score is 1332, and the multithread score is 24389. The single-thread score is 3685.

The average benchmark score for the 8400F is 25005, placing it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are close competitors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average score of 24964, which is a delta of 0.2% behind the 8400F. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a 0.3% delta. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a 0.4% delta. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% ahead of the 8400F. These deltas are minimal, indicating that the 8400F sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile of 50. This is not a performance figure; it reflects the absence of recorded data. The database cannot assign a meaningful comparison score to this processor at this time. The 8400F, therefore, holds all recorded wins by default, but this should not be interpreted as a performance victory. It is a data availability distinction.

FAQ

Q: What is the single-thread performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F?

A: The recorded single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 2943, in Cinebench R20 it is 1236, and in Cinebench R15 it is 296. The 3DMark single-thread score is 951, and the PassMark single-thread score is 3685.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The P174 has an empty benchmark list, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking. No recorded performance data exists for this processor.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its nearest rival, the Ryzen 5 7500F?

A: The 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, while the 7500F has 24964. This places the 8400F 0.2% ahead in the database's average score metric.

Q: What is the core and thread count for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock speed for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has a TDP of 65 watts. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has a TDP of 28 watts.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Ryzen 5 8400F wins in every measurable performance category, as the P174 has no recorded scores. The 8400F's strengths are evident in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and the PassMark multithread score of 24389 confirm its ability to handle parallel tasks. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6091 and the max-thread score of 6165 reinforce this.

The 8400F also shows strong single-thread capabilities. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3685 indicate solid performance in lightly threaded applications. The integer math score of 74021 and the floating point math score of 46217 show a balanced arithmetic capability.

The P174, despite having no benchmarks, is positioned for a different role. Its specifications suggest it is designed for embedded and mobile applications. The 28-watt TDP is a third of the 8400F's 65-watt TDP, indicating a focus on power efficiency. The 10-core, 20-thread configuration with a 5.00 GHz boost clock suggests a capacity for high burst performance within a constrained power envelope.

The use case split is clear. The 8400F is a desktop processor with a verified high-performance profile across all recorded benchmarks. It is suitable for demanding desktop workloads where power draw is not the primary constraint. The P174 is an embedded mobile processor with no recorded performance data; its design priorities are lower power consumption and a higher core count, which may benefit specific embedded workloads, but the database can only confirm its specifications, not its performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The Ryzen 5 8400F uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses the AMD Socket FP8. The 8400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The base clock for the 8400F is 4.20 GHz, while the P174 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz. The boost clock for the 8400F is 4.70 GHz, and the P174 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

The TDP is a major differentiator: the 8400F is rated at 65 watts, and the P174 is rated at 28 watts. The 8400F has a die size of 178 mm², while the P174 has a larger die at 233 mm². The transistor count is listed for the 8400F at 25,000 million, but the P174 has no recorded transistor count.

Memory support differs: the 8400F supports DDR5, while the P174 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for the 8400F and 89.6 GB/s for the P174. ECC memory is false for the 8400F and true for the P174. The PCIe configuration differs: the 8400F has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the P174 has Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

The 8400F has no integrated graphics, while the P174 includes a Radeon 880M. The market segment is Desktop for the 8400F and Mobile for the P174. The multiplier is unlocked on the 8400F and locked on the P174. The release date for the 8400F is 2024-03-31, while the P174 has a release date of 2026-02-28. The 8400F has a launch MSRP of $170; the P174 has no listed launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The architectural differences between the two processors are fundamental. The Ryzen 5 8400F is based on Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix, part of the 8000 series and the Ryzen 5 generation. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses a different design, with the codename Gorgon Point and a generation labeled as Ryzen AI Embedded, based on a combination of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores.

Both processors are manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, but the die sizes differ: 178 mm² for the 8400F and 233 mm² for the P174. The transistor count is only recorded for the 8400F at 25,000 million; the P174 has no recorded transistor count.

Cache structures differ. The 8400F has an L1 cache of 64 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1 MB per core, and an L3 cache of 16 MB shared. The P174 has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1 MB per core, and an L3 cache of 16 MB, with no note of shared or per-core design.

The P174's use of both Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores indicates a heterogeneous architecture, likely combining high-performance and high-efficiency cores. The 8400F uses a homogeneous set of Zen 4 cores. The P174's integrated Radeon 880M graphics is a significant feature absent from the 8400F. The P174's support for LPDDR5X memory and ECC further distinguishes its embedded-focused design from the 8400F's standard DDR5 desktop support. The socket difference, AM5 versus FP8, confirms the desktop versus mobile/embedded split. The 8400F has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes available to the CPU, while the P174 has 16 lanes. These architectural choices define the two processors for their respective target markets: high-performance desktop computing versus power-conscious embedded and mobile systems.