AMD Ryzen 5 1400 socket: AM4
The AMD Ryzen 5 1400 uses the AM4 socket on 300, 400 and 500 series boards. It is a 65 W quad core with Wraith Stealth cooling for budget gaming towers.
- Socket
- AM4
- Launched
- April 11, 2017
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Default TDP
- 65 W
- Codename
- Summit Ridge
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Clocks
- 3.2 / 3.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 1400 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Zen (Summit Ridge) |
| Clocks | 3.2 GHz base, up to 3.4 GHz boost |
| Cache | 8 MB L3 and 2 MB L2 (10 MB total) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2667, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | None. A graphics card is required |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| ECC memory | Yes, with board support |
| Package | AM4 (PGA, 1331 contacts) |
| Cooler in the box | Wraith Stealth |
| Launch price | $169 (AMD SEP) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Ryzen 5 1400 needs a motherboard with a AM4 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 300 series | X370, B350, A320 | Works out of the box Summit Ridge launched with the 300 series in 2017 and runs with the shipping BIOS. |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for AM4.
AM4 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 1,331 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 40 × 40 mm |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Memory | DDR4 only |
| Cooler mounting holes | 54 × 90 mm |
What the Ryzen 5 1400 is
The Ryzen 5 1400 is a four core, eight thread desktop processor with a 3.2 GHz base and up to 3.4 GHz boost. It carries 2 MB of L2 with a cut down 8 MB of L3 and a 65 W TDP on the 14 nm process. AMD launched it on April 11, 2017 as the entry Ryzen 5 for budget builders.
The smaller L3 marks it as a harvested die beside the full 16 MB 1500X, which shows in cache sensitive games. Four cores with multithreading still cover play beside streaming at 1080p. The multiplier is unlocked for tuning on B350 and X370 boards.
There is no integrated graphics, so a separate card is required. The launch price was $169 AMD SEP. A Wraith Stealth cooler ships in the box for stock operation.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 1400 fits AM4 on 300, 400 and 500 series boards. B350 boards suit budget tuning with the unlocked multiplier, while A320 boards run stock clocks. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide lists board support by series.
A mid range card of its era pairs well without leaving either side idle. Boards with four DIMM slots leave room for memory growth. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is the six core step up on the same boards for threaded work.
Installation follows the usual AM4 routine. Lift the retention lever, line up the marked corner, let the chip settle by its own weight and close the lever.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
The memory controller supports DDR4-2667 in two channels up to 64 GB on launch BIOS, board dependent. Ryzen 1000 rewards faster kits, so DDR4-2933 through profiles was the common pick. ECC unbuffered DIMMs work where the board wires them.
PCI Express arrives as version 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU for graphics and storage. A single card and an NVMe drive fit the lane budget of a budget tower. The boxed Wraith Stealth covers stock clocks on the AM4 pattern.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket the step up is a six core Ryzen 5 such as the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 where threads matter, keeping the board and DDR4. The 1400 keeps its place where budget comes first.
Moving past AM4 to AM5 needs a new board and DDR5 memory. Gamers on this chip usually upgrade the graphics card before the processor.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Ryzen 5 1400 use?
It uses AM4 on 300, 400 and 500 series boards. B350 and X370 boards allow tuning.
How many cores does the 1400 have?
Four cores with multithreading give eight threads at 3.2 GHz base with up to 3.4 GHz boost, at 65 W.
Does the 1400 come with a cooler?
Yes, a Wraith Stealth ships in the box for stock operation. Tuners fit a larger tower.
How does the 1400 differ from the 1500X?
The 1500X carries full 16 MB L3 with higher clocks. The 1400 uses a cut down 8 MB L3 at lower cost.
What memory does the 1400 support?
DDR4-2667 in two channels up to 64 GB on launch BIOS, with ECC where the board supports it.
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