Intel Core i3-7300 vs Intel Core i5-8400
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i3-7300 and the Intel Core i5-8400. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 51W | 65W |
| Cores | 2 | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Threads | 4 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Kaby Lake | Coffee Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Winner: Intel Core i5-8400 — driven by Cores (6), L3 Cache (9 MB), Threads (12)
Intel Core i3-7300
2
performance points
Intel Core i5-8400
7
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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