Core 7 240H vs Ryzen 5 8400F

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core 7 240H

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 5 8400F

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 7 240H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,554 vs 24,698).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $303 MSRP, while Core 7 240H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Core 7 240H

2024

Ryzen 5 8400F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 7 240H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,554 vs 24,698).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $303 MSRP, while Core 7 240H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 7 240H better than Ryzen 5 8400F?

Yes. Core 7 240H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 16.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.6% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core 7 240H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 16.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 7 240H is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core 7 240H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 8400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core 7 240H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $303 MSRP, and it gives you a 16.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 8400F is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (81.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core 7 240H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 7 240H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 8400F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen 5 8400F
1080p
low	285 FPS	178 FPS
medium	262 FPS	151 FPS
high	222 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	236 FPS	151 FPS
medium	194 FPS	124 FPS
high	158 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	81 FPS
medium	135 FPS	72 FPS
high	104 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen 5 8400F

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen 5 8400F
1080p
low	617 FPS	374 FPS
medium	561 FPS	316 FPS
high	463 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	415 FPS	238 FPS
1440p
low	602 FPS	326 FPS
medium	509 FPS	282 FPS
high	421 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	214 FPS
4K
low	354 FPS	243 FPS
medium	307 FPS	215 FPS
high	285 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	165 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen 5 8400F

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen 5 8400F
1080p
low	617 FPS	614 FPS
medium	617 FPS	614 FPS
high	617 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	614 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	614 FPS
medium	617 FPS	603 FPS
high	578 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	446 FPS
4K
low	587 FPS	492 FPS
medium	489 FPS	431 FPS
high	442 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	303 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen 5 8400F

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen 5 8400F
1080p
low	617 FPS	614 FPS
medium	617 FPS	614 FPS
high	617 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	617 FPS	614 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	614 FPS
medium	617 FPS	614 FPS
high	617 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	617 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	617 FPS	610 FPS
medium	557 FPS	548 FPS
high	502 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	426 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen 5 8400F

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 240H and Ryzen 5 8400F

Core 7 240H

The Core 7 240H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,698 points. Launch price was $502.

Ryzen 5 8400F

The Ryzen 5 8400F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,554 points. Launch price was $170.

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Processing Power

The Core 7 240H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core 7 240H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 240H versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8400F — a 10.1% clock advantage for the Core 7 240H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8400F uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 240H scores 24,698 against the Ryzen 5 8400F's 24,554 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 7 240H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core 7 240H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8400F.

Feature	Core 7 240H	Ryzen 5 8400F
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+11%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	4.2 GHz+68%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	24,698	24,554

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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 240H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 8400F uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.