01
Introduction
At this stage, when considering an entry-level processor for the AM5 platform, many people will first think of the Ryzen 5 7500F. However, there is another model with fairly similar performance—the Ryzen 5 8400F.
This article will test the gaming performance of the Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the GeForce RTX 5060, with a focus on evaluating the actual performance of the Ryzen 5 8400F to determine whether this processor is sufficient and still worth purchasing, for the reference of interested readers.
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Specifications
The Ryzen 5 8400F was released on May 14, 2024. It uses a 4nm process, features 6 cores and 12 threads, has 6MB of L2 cache and 16MB of L3 cache. It runs at a base frequency of 4.2GHz and a maximum frequency of 4.7GHz, with a power consumption of 65W and a suggested retail price of $169.
The GeForce RTX 5060 was released on May 19, 2025. It uses the GB206 GPU based on the Blackwell architecture and manufactured with TSMC’s 4nm process. It features 3840 CUDA cores, 120 texture units, 48 raster units, 30 streaming multiprocessors, 120 tensor cores, 30 ray tracing units, and 32MB of L2 cache.
Its base frequency is 2280 MHz, boost frequency is 2497 MHz, and it is equipped with 8GB of GDDR7 memory. The memory speed is 28 Gbps, memory bus width is 128-bit, memory bandwidth is 448.0 GB/s, FP32 performance is 19.18 TFLOPS, and power consumption is 145W. The suggested retail price is $299.
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Test Platform Configuration
The main configuration is as follows:
Processor: Ryzen 5 8400F
Motherboard: MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi
Memory: 32GB DDR5-6000
Graphics Card: GeForce RTX 5060
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 4TB
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Game Testing on Ryzen 5 8400F
The following are test results for eight games, all run at 1080P settings.
Game 1: Ghostwire: Tokyo
Average FPS: 72
Minimum Instant FPS: 59
Frame Time: 13.4ms
CPU Usage: 41%, Temp: 48°C
Memory Usage: 14.2GB
GPU Usage: 98%, VRAM: 5.4GB, Power: 142W, Temp: 58°C
In this game, CPU usage is around 40%, relatively low. Memory usage is about 14GB. The GPU is nearly fully loaded, and VRAM usage slightly exceeds 5GB.
Average FPS reaches around 70, minimum instant FPS around 60, and frame time around 13ms. The game runs smoothly with no weak points.
Game 2: God of War
Average FPS: 106
Minimum Instant FPS: 87
Frame Time: 9.4ms
CPU Usage: 54%, Temp: 56°C
Memory Usage: 14.3GB
GPU Usage: 98%, VRAM: 6.1GB, Power: 144W, Temp: 61°C
CPU usage is just over 50%, moderate. Memory usage is slightly above 14GB. GPU is nearly fully utilized, VRAM usage around 6GB.
Average FPS exceeds 100, minimum instant FPS above 80, frame time under 10ms. The game runs very smoothly.
Game 3: Spider-Man 2
Average FPS: 60
Minimum Instant FPS: 37
Frame Time: 15.7ms
CPU Usage: 49%, Temp: 51°C
Memory Usage: 15.5GB
GPU Usage: 96%, VRAM: 7.9GB, Power: 115W, Temp: 53°C
CPU usage is around 50%, moderate. Memory usage ranges from 15GB to 16GB. GPU is close to full load, VRAM usage around 8GB—pushing the limit.
Average FPS reaches about 60, minimum instant FPS above 30, frame time around 15ms. No performance bottlenecks.
Game 4: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Average FPS: 98
Minimum Instant FPS: 54
Frame Time: 9.2ms
CPU Usage: 70%, Temp: 58°C
Memory Usage: 15.8GB
GPU Usage: 98%, VRAM: 7.8GB, Power: 133W, Temp: 60°C
CPU usage is relatively high at around 70%. Memory usage is between 15GB and 16GB. GPU is nearly maxed out, VRAM usage close to 8GB—straining the limits.
Average FPS is around 100, minimum instant FPS above 50, frame time around 9ms. Aside from high CPU load and GPU stress, performance is smooth.
Game 5: GTA V Enhanced Edition
Average FPS: 147
Minimum Instant FPS: 93
Frame Time: 6.7ms
CPU Usage: 52%, Temp: 49°C
Memory Usage: 12.0GB
GPU Usage: 96%, VRAM: 5.5GB, Power: 144W, Temp: 62°C
CPU usage is around 50%, moderate. Memory usage is around 12GB. GPU is near full load, VRAM usage between 5GB and 6GB.
Average FPS exceeds 140, minimum instant FPS around 90, frame time around 6ms. No performance issues.
Game 6: Resident Evil 4 Remake
Average FPS: 135
Minimum Instant FPS: 119
Frame Time: 7.7ms
CPU Usage: 36%, Temp: 49°C
Memory Usage: 12.2GB
GPU Usage: 98%, VRAM: 6.3GB, Power: 143W, Temp: 61°C
CPU usage is around 40%, relatively low. Memory usage just above 12GB. GPU is nearly maxed out, VRAM usage just above 6GB.
Average FPS exceeds 130, minimum instant FPS over 100, frame time around 7ms. Runs very smoothly.
Game 7: Silent Hill 2
Average FPS: 54
Minimum Instant FPS: 45
Frame Time: 19.3ms
CPU Usage: 22%, Temp: 43°C
Memory Usage: 12.6GB
GPU Usage: 98%, VRAM: 7.1GB, Power: 144W, Temp: 59°C
CPU usage is around 20%, very low. Memory usage between 12GB and 13GB. GPU is nearly maxed out, VRAM usage around 7GB.
Average FPS exceeds 50, minimum instant FPS above 40, frame time around 19ms. Smooth performance without issues.
Game 8: The Last of Us Part II
Average FPS: 50
Minimum Instant FPS: 37
Frame Time: 18.8ms
CPU Usage: 41%, Temp: 51°C
Memory Usage: 18.5GB
GPU Usage: 98%, VRAM: 7.3GB, Power: 107W, Temp: 50°C
CPU usage is around 40%, relatively light. Memory usage between 18GB and 19GB. GPU is nearly fully utilized, VRAM usage just over 7GB.
Average FPS is around 50, minimum instant FPS above 30, frame time around 18ms. No bottlenecks in performance.
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Test Conclusion
Overall, the Ryzen 5 8400F pairs very comfortably with the GeForce RTX 5060, allowing the GPU’s performance to be fully utilized without any bottlenecks. In most cases, CPU usage does not exceed 50%.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for good value and don’t have high performance demands, the Ryzen 5 8400F is a worthwhile choice. Even when paired with a slightly more powerful GPU, it performs without issues.
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