Intel Core i5-8400
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 2.8 - 4 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 65W
Price: $80.23 from Newegg
Intel Core i5-8400
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
2.8 - 4 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$80.23
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-8400 packs 6 cores and 12 threads. 9MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core. Clocks run from 2.8GHz base to 4GHz boost.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $80.23, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and adds the part's price to your build total. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.
| 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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