Intel · 2018
Intel Core i5-8400 CPU
The Intel Core i5-8400 is a 6-core, 6-thread desktop processor based on the Coffee Lake microarchitecture, released in 2018.
The Intel Core i5-8400 is a mid-range desktop processor released in April 2018. It features 6 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The processor is built on a 14 nm process node and has a TDP of 65 W. It includes 9 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR4-2666 memory across two channels. The CPU integrates Intel UHD Graphics 630 and provides 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes. It uses the FCLGA1151 socket and is compatible with Intel 300-series chipsets. The i5-8400 does not support ECC memory and has an unlocked multiplier. It was discontinued in June 2025, with a launch MSRP of $182.
Benchmarks
| Blender Open Data score | 77.29 samples/min |
|---|---|
| Nero Score AI | 1,287 images/min |
| Nero Score AVC encode | 1,676 fps |
Specifications
| Microarchitecture unverified | Coffee Lake |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 6 |
| Base clock | 2.80 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.00 GHz |
| L3 cache | 9 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm |
| TDP / base power | 65 W |
| Socket | FCLGA1151 |
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| ECC memory support | No |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| PCIe lanes (CPU) | 16 |
| PCIe version | 3.0 |
| Instruction sets | 64-bit, Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 |
| Unlocked multiplier | No |
| Release date | 2018-04-03 |
| Release year | 2018 |
| Discontinued | 2025-06-30 |
| Launch MSRP unverified | 182 USD |