AMD Ryzen 5 2400G socket: AM4
The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G uses the AM4 socket on 300, 400 and 500 series boards. It is a quad core Raven Ridge APU with Vega 11 graphics for gaming without a discrete card.
- Socket
- AM4
- Launched
- February 2018
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Default TDP
- 65 W
- Codename
- Raven Ridge
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Clocks
- 3.6 / 3.9 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Zen (Raven Ridge) cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.6 GHz base, up to 3.9 GHz |
| Cache | 4 MB L3, 2 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2933, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | 12 lanes from the APU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (11 CU, up to 1.25 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Package | Socket AM4 (PGA, 1331 contacts) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G needs a motherboard with a AM4 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 400 series | X470, B450 | Works out of the box |
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 2400G is
The Ryzen 5 2400G pairs four Zen cores with Vega 11 graphics for budget gaming towers. It launched in February 2018 with a 3.6 GHz base and up to 3.9 GHz boost at 65 W. AMD positions it as the gaming APU that skips discrete cards.
Four megabytes of L3 with 2 MB of L2 feed gaming threads. The high base clock sustains frame rates in CPU bound scenes. Eight threads cover streaming helpers beside play.
Radeon RX Vega 11 with 11 compute units up to 1250 MHz handles 1080p gaming at modest settings. The process is 14 nm. DDR4-2933 in two channels feeds both CPU and graphics with fast memory.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 2400G fits AM4 on 300, 400 and 500 series boards with display outputs. Makers list Raven Ridge IDs in BIOS from early 2018. Boards may need an update when moving from Bristol Ridge APUs.
DDR4-2933 in two channels up to 64 GB with ECC where boards wire it suits gaming APUs. Dual channel fast memory lifts Vega frame rates most. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide lists board generations.
Single socket towers are the home. Another AM4 Ryzen on the same board adds CPU threads where a discrete GPU joins later.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2933 in two channels up to 64 GB is the gaming APU memory. Start with 16 GB of fast kits for best Vega results. ECC works where boards validate it.
PCIe 3.0 with 12 lanes from the APU feeds NVMe plus board devices, with fewer lanes than CPU only Ryzen since graphics use internal links. Most towers give graphics to Vega and storage to NVMe. Chipset lanes add the rest.
AM4 cooling in the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers 65 W quietly. Towers help hold 3.9 GHz during longer gaming sessions.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE drops to 35 W at lower clocks for efficient nodes with the same Vega 11 graphics. Six core Ryzen parts add threads where listed. Both share AM4 after a BIOS check.
Discrete Ryzen CPUs such as 2600 add threads without graphics for towers with cards. They suit play with dedicated GPUs.
Past AM4 budget gaming moves to newer APUs with stronger graphics. The 2400G covers 1080p integrated gaming where Vega must carry the load.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Ryzen 5 2400G use?
It uses AM4 on 300, 400 and 500 series boards with display outputs.
How many cores does the 2400G have?
Four cores with multithreading give eight threads. Base is 3.6 GHz with boost to 3.9 GHz.
Which graphics does the 2400G include?
Radeon RX Vega 11 with 11 units up to 1250 MHz for 1080p gaming.
What memory does the 2400G support?
DDR4-2933 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the 2400G launch?
February 2018 with Raven Ridge desktop.
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