AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
Snapdragon X1P-66-100
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The Ryzen 5 8400F has a complete set of benchmark results, while the Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison impossible in terms of measured performance. The Ryzen 5 8400F holds an average benchmark score of 25,005, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The Snapdragon X1P-66-100, by contrast, has a percentile rank of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no performance data has been captured for it.
For the Ryzen 5 8400F, the strongest recorded results come from multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 20,851, while the single-core score is 2,943. The R20 multicore result is 8,757, with a single-core score of 1,236. In 3DMark, the max-threads score is 6,165, the 16-thread score is 6,091, and the 8-thread score is 5,275. The 4-thread score is 3,563, the 2-thread score is 1,874, and the single-thread score is 951.
PassMark results for the Ryzen 5 8400F show a multithread score of 24,389 and a single-thread score of 3,685. Integer math scores 74,021, floating point math scores 46,217, and extended instructions score 22,175. Data encryption scores 16,646, while data compression scores 288,158. Random string sorting scores 34,604, and physics scores 1,332. Prime number finding scores 89.
The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 8400F provide context for its performance tier. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average score of 24,964, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24,935, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24,911, a 0.4% difference. On the upper side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25,103, which is 0.4% higher. These deltas place the Ryzen 5 8400F squarely in a competitive mid-range performance band.
The Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has no benchmark entries, no wins, and no rival comparisons. The database shows zero recorded measurements for this processor. Any analysis of its performance must rely on its architectural characteristics rather than direct test results.
The Verdict
The Ryzen 5 8400F is the only one of the two with measurable performance data. Its 77th percentile ranking and average score of 25,005 indicate a solid mid-range desktop processor. For users selecting a CPU based on recorded benchmark results, the Ryzen 5 8400F is the clear choice, given that the Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has no scores in the database.
The Snapdragon X1P-66-100 targets the mobile segment with a 35 W TDP, while the Ryzen 5 8400F is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP. The Snapdragon uses a different socket, BGA 2073, which is not upgradeable in the same manner as the AM5 platform. The Ryzen 5 8400F also has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Snapdragon does not.
For a desktop build, the Ryzen 5 8400F provides a complete set of verified performance numbers. For a mobile device, the Snapdragon X1P-66-100 offers a lower power envelope and integrated graphics, but no benchmark confirmation of its speed. The data favors the Ryzen 5 8400F in terms of available evidence.
Architecture Differences
The Ryzen 5 8400F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Snapdragon X1P-66-100 uses the Oryon codename, also on a 4 nm process at TSMC, but has 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading.
The Ryzen 5 8400F has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Snapdragon has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Ryzen has a 65 W TDP, while the Snapdragon has a 35 W TDP.
Cache configurations differ. The Ryzen 5 8400F has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.
The Ryzen 5 8400F uses DDR5 memory with dual-channel support and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Snapdragon uses LPDDR5X with dual-channel support and a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Snapdragon's memory bandwidth is higher, which may benefit integrated graphics or memory-intensive tasks.
The Ryzen 5 8400F has no integrated graphics. The Snapdragon includes an Adreno X1-85 GPU. The Ryzen supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Snapdragon supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes. The Ryzen uses the AMD Socket AM5, and the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2073.
The Ryzen 5 8400F is manufactured by AMD and belongs to the 8000 series. The Snapdragon has an unknown manufacturer in the database, belongs to the Snapdragon X Plus generation, and has a part number of X1P66100. The Ryzen has a part number of 100-000001591.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F boosts to 4.70 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz.
Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?
A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads.
Q: Does the Snapdragon have integrated graphics?
A: Yes, the Snapdragon X1P-66-100 includes an Adreno X1-85 GPU. The Ryzen 5 8400F has no integrated graphics.
Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?
A: The Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, while the Ryzen 5 8400F has 83.2 GB/s.
Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?
A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has a 65 W TDP. The Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has a 35 W TDP.
Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F overclockable?
A: Yes, the Ryzen 5 8400F has an unlocked multiplier. The Snapdragon X1P-66-100 does not have an unlocked multiplier.
Where Each One Wins
The Ryzen 5 8400F wins in every measured benchmark category because the Snapdragon has no recorded scores. Its recorded results show strong multi-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20,851 and a PassMark multithread score of 24,389. Single-thread performance is also solid, with a R23 single-core score of 2,943 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3,685.
The Snapdragon X1P-66-100 wins on power efficiency, with a 35 W TDP compared to the Ryzen's 65 W. It also offers higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s, which could benefit tasks that rely heavily on memory throughput. The Snapdragon includes integrated graphics, making it suitable for systems that do not use a discrete GPU.
The Snapdragon has more cores at 10, but no multithreading, giving it 10 threads. The Ryzen has 6 cores and 12 threads via SMT. The Snapdragon's larger L1 cache per core at 288 KB versus 64 KB may help certain workloads, but no benchmark data confirms this advantage.
For desktop users, the Ryzen 5 8400F provides verified performance across a broad range of tests. For mobile users, the Snapdragon offers a lower power draw and built-in graphics, but its performance remains unquantified in the database.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The Ryzen 5 8400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Snapdragon has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks are 4.20 GHz versus 3.40 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.70 GHz versus 4.00 GHz. TDP is 65 W versus 35 W.
The Ryzen uses the AM5 socket, and the Snapdragon uses BGA 2073. The Ryzen architecture is Zen 4 with the Phoenix codename. The Snapdragon architecture is listed as null, with the Oryon codename. Process nodes are both 4 nm at TSMC, but the Ryzen has 25,000 million transistors and a die size of 178 mm², while the Snapdragon has no transistor or die size data.
Cache structures differ: the Ryzen has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Snapdragon has 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 for the Ryzen and LPDDR5X for the Snapdragon, with memory bandwidths of 83.2 GB/s and 135.2 GB/s respectively.
PCIe lanes differ: the Ryzen has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, and the Snapdragon has Gen 4 with 12 lanes. Integrated graphics are absent on the Ryzen and present as Adreno X1-85 on the Snapdragon. The Ryzen has an unlocked multiplier, and the Snapdragon does not. The Ryzen has a launch MSRP of $170, while the Snapdragon has no launch MSRP listed. Market segments are Desktop for the Ryzen and Mobile for the Snapdragon. Release dates are March 31, 2024, for the Ryzen and April 23, 2024, for the Snapdragon.