AMD Ryzen 7 8700F 8-Core, 16-Thread AM5

The Ryzen 7 8700F boxed (retail) version is an 8-core, 16‑thread Zen 4 desktop CPU for socket AM5, with 4.1 GHz base clock, up to 5.0 GHz boost, 65 W TDP, and no integrated graphics, so it requires a discrete GPU.

Product description

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is a high‑performance 8‑core, 16‑thread processor built on AMD’s Zen 4 architecture and TSMC 4 nm process, designed for serious gaming, streaming, and productivity on the AM5 platform. With boost clocks up to 5.0 GHz and a 65 W default TDP, it delivers strong single‑threaded and multi‑threaded performance while remaining power‑efficient and relatively easy to cool. This “F” model does not include integrated graphics, so it must be paired with a dedicated graphics card, making it ideal for mid‑ to high‑end gaming builds and creator PCs that will always use a discrete GPU.

Depending on region and package, the boxed/MPK version often includes a low‑profile AMD air cooler (such as a Wraith Stealth/fan tray), providing a ready‑to‑run solution out of the box, though performance‑focused users may prefer an aftermarket cooler. It supports fast DDR5 memory, PCIe 4.0 lanes for GPUs and NVMe SSDs, and AMD EXPO memory overclocking, giving a modern upgrade path on AM5 with support from chipsets like A620, B650/B650E, X670/X670E, and newer 800‑series chipsets.

Key specifications (Ryzen 7 8700F)

• CPU cores / threads: 8 cores / 16 threads (with SMT)

• Architecture: Zen 4, TSMC 4 nm process

• Base clock: 4.1 GHz

• Max boost clock: Up to 5.0 GHz

• L2 cache: 8 MB

• L3 cache: 16 MB

• Total cache: 24 MB (L2 + L3)

• Default TDP: 65 W, configurable 45–65 W on some boards

• Socket: AM5

• PCIe support: PCIe 4.0, 20 lanes (16 usable for GPU/SSD)

• Memory support:

  • Type: DDR5, dual‑channel (2 channels)

  • Max capacity: up to 256 GB UDIMM

  • Typical speeds: up to DDR5‑5200 officially (varies with rank/config)

  • AMD EXPO memory overclocking supported

• Integrated graphics: None (discrete GPU required)

• AI features: AMD Ryzen AI engine, up to around 16 TOPS for AI workloads (board/platform dependent)

• Platform features: Native USB4 (up to 40 Gbps) and other USB 3.2 / USB 2.0 ports via AM5 platform capabilities

• Overclocking: Unlocked, supports Precision Boost, Precision Boost Overdrive, and Ryzen Master tuning on supported motherboards