Ryzen 5 1400
Ryzen 5 1400: AMD processor with 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 3.40 GHz, 65 W TDP, socket AM4. FPSHQ Gaming Score: 2 500 out of 10,000 (tier C). Source of the numbers: per the FPSHQ catalog (Gaming Score is FPSHQ's own gaming index).
Full specs of the Ryzen 5 1400
| Architecture | Zen |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.40 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Process node | 14 nm |
| Socket | AM4 |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| 3D V-Cache | No |
| Integrated graphics | No |
| Bench Score | 1450 |
| Gaming Score | 2500 |
| Release year | 2017 |
Which motherboard do you need for the Ryzen 5 1400
The Ryzen 5 1400 uses the AM4 socket; per AMD/Intel specifications it is supported by these chipsets (5): AMD X470, AMD B450, AMD X370, AMD B350, AMD A320. Memory — DDR4.
FPSHQ tip: if you want to overclock the Ryzen 5 1400, get a AMD B450 board — the newest chipset with CPU overclocking that supports it without a mandatory BIOS update.
| Chipset | BIOS | CPU overclocking | Memory overclocking | PCIe for graphics card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD X470 | no BIOS update | yes | yes | PCIe 3.0: 1x16 / 2x8 |
| AMD B450 tip | no BIOS update | yes | yes | PCIe 3.0: 1x16 |
| AMD X370 | no BIOS update | yes | yes | PCIe 3.0: 1x16 / 2x8 |
| AMD B350 | no BIOS update | yes | yes | PCIe 3.0: 1x16 |
| AMD A320 | no BIOS update | no | no | PCIe 3.0: 1x16 |
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📡 Ryzen 5 1400 profile
Strengths and weaknesses across 5 parameters (0–100).
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Compared with other models. A longer bar means a higher result.
The Ryzen 5 1400 is entry-level for office work and light games. For modern AAA, consider an upgrade. It works as a stopgap or for esports titles.
Best GPU pairings for the Ryzen 5 1400
To avoid a CPU or GPU bottleneck, you need a balanced graphics card. Here are our recommendations for the Ryzen 5 1400:
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How good is Ryzen 5 1400 for gaming?
Ryzen 5 1400 (2017, AM4): FPSHQ gaming score 2,500 — faster than 22% of catalogue CPUs. 4 cores / 8 threads, boost 3.4 GHz, L3 8 MB, TDP 65 W. The balanced pairing per the FPSHQ model is a GPU of the Radeon RX 580 level: a stronger card will be CPU-bound, a weaker one will not use the CPU fully. Source of the numbers: per the FPSHQ catalog (Gaming Score is FPSHQ's own gaming index); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ gaming score
- 2,500 FPSHQ index
- cores / threads
- 4/8
- TDP
- 65 W
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