Intel Core i5-8400
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 2.8 - 4 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 65W
Price: $169.99 from Amazon
Intel Core i5-8400
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
2.8 - 4 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$169.99
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-8400 brings 6 cores and 12 threads. Clocks run from 2.8GHz base to 4GHz boost. 9MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core.
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $169.99, which lands it among mid-range options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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