AMD launches new Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F processors without integrated graphics

Earlier this year, AMD launched its latest Ryzen 8000G Series of desktop processors, which featured built-in Radeon graphics (up to a Radeon 780M), offering PC gamers an entry-level option that doesn't require a discrete graphics card. With the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, you've got a CPU that can play modern PC games in 1080p without a GPU.

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The Ryzen 8000G Series is AMD's first desktop processor lineup to include dedicated AI NPU hardware - with up to 39 TFLOPs of AI processing power. Combining AMD XDNA AI hardware, Zen 4 CPU architecture, and RDNA 3 graphics, you've got a series of AMD chips to suit all workloads.

This week, AMD unveiled two new entries to the lineup: the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and AMD Ryzen 5 8400F. These variants ship without Radeon graphics and are optimized for efficiency and low-power draw.

Still, AMD is calling both the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F entry-level gaming GPUs. The following benchmarks compare in-game 1080p performance to the Intel Core i5 14400F and Intel Core i5 13400F with an unnamed GeForce RTX GPU.

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Of the two, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the only one with an AMD XDNA NPU to support AI workloads. Both chips are entry-level, so AI performance is enhanced when paired with a discrete Radeon RX 7000 Series GPU. Also, without integrated graphics, you'll need to install a GPU to play games.

Here's a look at the specs for both new chips.

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8700F
• Cores/Threads: 8/16
• Boost/Base Frequency: Up to 5.0GHz/4.1GHz
• Total Cache: 24MB
• Included Cooler: Wraith Stealth
• TDP: 65W
• NPU: Yes
• SEP: $269 (USD)

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
• Cores/Threads: 6/12
• Boost/Base Frequency: Up to 4.7GHz/4.2GHz
• Total Cache: 22MB
• Included Cooler: Wraith Stealth
• TDP: 65W
• NPU: No
• SEP: $169 (USD)

The Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F represent AMD's most affordable and entry-level AI-ready CPU options. For those wanting more performance, the company is expected to unveil its next-generation Zen 5 Ryzen lineup at Computex 2024 in a few weeks. This lineup will sport new architecture and more advanced AI hardware.