Intel Core i5-8400T
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 1.7 - 3.3 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 35W
Price: $107.83 from Amazon
Intel Core i5-8400T
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
1.7 - 3.3 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
35W
Best price from Amazon
$107.83
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-8400T 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. Clocks span 1.7GHz base to 3.3GHz boost.
It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 35W TDP — about 5.8W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $107.83, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 35 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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