AMD Quietly Launches Ryzen 5 7400: A Budget Chip with a Catch
Without a major announcement, AMD has released the Ryzen 5 7400 into European and Asian markets. While it offers an affordable entry into the AM5 platform, tech enthusiasts are calling it a "strange" release.
The Ryzen 5 7400 appears to be a product of silicon binning—chips that didn't meet the high standards for the Ryzen 7600 series. While it retains the Zen 4 architecture, AMD has significantly cut down its specifications to make it viable for sale.
Key Specs at a Glance:
- Cores/Threads: 6 Cores / 12 Threads.
- Clock Speed: 3.3 GHz Base / 4.3 GHz Boost (Lower than standard).
- L3 Cache: 16 MB (Half of the standard 32 MB).
- Graphics: Integrated RDNA 2 GPU included.
- TDP: 65W.
The Verdict: The processor is priced around €140. Its main advantage is the integrated graphics, making it a solid choice for office PCs that need modern PCIe 5.0 support without a dedicated graphics card. However, for gamers, the halved L3 cache and lower clock speeds make it significantly slower than the similarly priced Ryzen 5 7500F.
Conclusion from HYPERPC:
«At HYPERPC, we prioritize performance stability. The Ryzen 5 7400 is an interesting budget option for workstations, but we do not recommend it for gaming builds. The reduced L3 cache creates a bottleneck that limits FPS, even with a powerful GPU. For the best gaming experience, we advise sticking to the Ryzen 5 7500F or higher, ensuring your system runs smoothly under heavy loads.»
Verified Sources
- TechPowerUp: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 Specs & Database — Confirmation of characteristics (16MB L3, 3.3/4.3 GHz).
- X-KOM (Retailer): AMD Ryzen 5 7400 Product Page — Confirmation of availability for sale in Europe.
Egor Streletskiy
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