AMD will certainly launch its Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F “AM5” desktop APUs without iGPUs into the DIY retail segment.
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F Desktop APUs Now Available on AM5 DIY Platform, Multiple Retailers Listed
It was earlier reported that AMD will launch the recently announced Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F APUs in the DIY segment. That appears to be the case, as multiple retailers are listing the chips with preliminary prices. The list was discovered by Momomo_US Two retailers will be featured: PC Canada and Funtech from Slovenia. Let's start with the list since they both list the boxed version of the chip.
It's worth pointing out here that the prices for AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F APUs are still preliminary, and the final prices could be even lower. Funtech's Ryzen 7 8700F is listed at 309.90 euros, which is 5% cheaper than the Ryzen 7 8700G's 325.20 euros, while the Ryzen 5 8400F is slightly more expensive than the boxed Ryzen 5 8500G version at 199.90 euros. The final price is expected to be approximately 5-10% lower than the original “G” version's MSRP.
Starting with the specifications, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F APU features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4-core architecture. The base clock is 4.1 GHz and the boost clock is 5.05 GHz, making both base and boost slower compared to the Ryzen 7 8700G (boost -0.05 GHz / base -0.10 GHz). It has a total of 16 MB of L3 cache, but no RDNA 3 iGPU.
Similarly, AMD Ryzen 5 8400F features 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 4.2 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz (-0.25 GHz boost / +0.1 GHz base). The chip also has 16MB of L3 cache and 6MB of L2 cache, but no RDNA 3 iGPU. In terms of TDP, both chips are configured at 65W. You can find our first reviews of both APUs here.
Interestingly, it doesn't have an iGPU, but the NPU specs are carried over from the non-F SKU. For AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, the 16 TOPS “XDNA” NPU is still available, while AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has no NPU functionality. This is because the 8500F does not have an NPU. Both APUs are compatible with AM5 and have overclocking capabilities like his other APUs. The duo also comes with a Wraith Stealth cooler, which is more than enough for these 65W chips.
These prices give current AM4 owners a good mainstream APU option to upgrade to. Some AM5 motherboards can be purchased for less than 150 USD, and a good 32 GB DDR5 kit can be purchased for less than 90 USD, so when you put all this together you can get a decent build in the sub-500 USD range. Note that there is no iGPU onboard, so users will need to purchase a separate discrete graphics card. Also, if you're going for the entry-level Radeon RX 7000 GPU, keep in mind that prices start at around $229 (RX 7600).
AMD Ryzen 8000G Desktop APU:
APU name | architecture | core/thread | Clock (base/max) | L3 cache | GPU | TDP | price |
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Ryzen 7 8700G (PRO) | Zen 4 / RDNA 3 (Phoenix 1) | 8/16 | 4.20/5.10GHz | 16MB | Radeon 780M (12CU) | 65W | $329 |
Ryzen 7 8700F | zen 4 | 8/16 | 4.10/5.05GHz | 16MB | Not applicable | 65W | ~$299 |
Ryzen 5 8600G (PRO) | Zen 4 / RDNA 3 (Phoenix 1) | 6/12 | 4.35/5.00GHz | 16MB | Radeon 760M (8CU) | 65W | $229 |
Ryzen 5 8500G (PRO) | Zen 4 / RDNA 3 (Phoenix 2) | 6 / 12 (4 Zen4C + 2 Zen4) | 3.55/5.00GHz | 16MB | Radeon 740M (4CU) | 65W | $179 |
Ryzen 5 8400F | zen 4 | 6 / 12 (4 Zen4C + 2 Zen4) | 4.20/4.75GHz | 16MB | Not applicable | 65W | ~149 USD |
Ryzen 3 8300G (PRO) | Zen 4 / RDNA 3 (Phoenix 2) | 4 / 8 (3 Zen 4C + 1 Zen 4) | 3.45/4.90GHz | 8MB | Radeon 740M (4CU) | 65W | OEM only |
Ryzen 7 8700GE Pro | Zen 4 / RDNA 3 (Phoenix 1) | 8/16 | 3.65/5.10GHz | 16MB | Radeon 780M (12CU) | 35W | OEM only |
Ryzen 5 8600GE Pro | Zen 4 / RDNA 3 (Phoenix 1) | 6/12 | 3.90/5.00GHz | 16MB | Radeon 760M (8CU) | 35W | OEM only |
Ryzen 5 8500GE (PRO) | Zen 4 / RDNA 3 (Phoenix 2) | 6 / 12 (4 Zen4C + 2 Zen4) | 3.40/5.00GHz | 16MB | Radeon 740M (4CU) | 35W | OEM only |
Ryzen 3 8300GE (PRO) | Zen 4 / RDNA 3 (Phoenix 2) | 4 / 8 (3 Zen 4C + 1 Zen 4) | 3.50/4.90GHz | 8MB | Radeon 740M (4CU) | 35W | OEM only |