Testseek.com have collected 289 expert reviews of the Intel Core i5 8400 2.8GHz Socket 1151 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Core i5 8400 2.8GHz Socket 1151.
October 2017
(85%)
289 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(90%)
1783 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
6 cores in a Core i5
Great performance
Very competitive against Ryzen 5 parts
Price
Lower TDP and operating temperatures
Incredible value
Six Cores
Strong performance in games and applications
Bundled cooler
Often bests previous-generation Core i7-7700K flagship CPU on multi-core tests
Best-in-class gaming performance
When paired with a dedicated graphics card
Strong Multi-Thread Performance
Killer Single-Thread Performance
Relatively Low Power
High Overclocks
Most affordable 6-core in the Coffee Lake lineup
Large multi-threaded gains over the previous generation
Intel stock cooler included in the box
Intel's best value chip. Great for gamers across the board
Decent at productivity
Thermals in line with a 7700K
Great price/performance ratio
Six full cores
No need for aftermarket cooling
The editors didn't like
Can't be overclocked and lacks HyperThreading
Conclusion
No HyperThreading
No Overclocking
No BSeries motherboards at launch
Poor availability
Locked ratio multiplier
Not unlocked for overclocking (though i5 K-version does exist)
Requires a new motherboard
Despite Z370 chipset offering no substantive new features
Requires New Motherboards
Despite Using LGA1151 Socket
Not All Unlocked
Multiplier locked
Manual overclocking yields limited gains
New motherboard required
Lacks HyperThreading
Only Z370 motherboards available at launch
Increases platform cost
Relatively low all-core clock frequency
Intel's B360 motherboards won't be available until 2018 and the cost of Z370 boards strains the value of this offer
Abstract: It's the age-old question that has spurred endless debate: AMD or Intel? Today, that rivalry has reached new heights with AMD's Ryzen 2000 Series, often referred to by users (but not AMD) as "Ryzen 2," competing against Intel's 8th Gen "Coffee Lake" for d...
Published: 2018-05-06, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
For the desktop PC gamer, the higher TDP X models are still the go-to for gaming and general performance though. They're a little faster, and a little more expensive, but you get what you pay for. However, if heat and power are a big concern to you, and t...
Published: 2018-05-06, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
I can see the Ryzen 5 2600 and the 2600X fast becoming the most popular chips of the second generation Ryzen launch. They're fast, they're affordable, and they're easy to keep cool and overclock. I mean, if you're just doing a massive amount of rendering...
Which processor now offers the most bang of your buck varies per price segment. If you have a very small budget, in our opinion it is best to find an Intel Pentium G4560, which, given its higher availability, is less of a challenge than it was a few month...
Which processor now offers the most bang of your buck varies per price segment. If you have a very small budget, in our opinion it is best to find an Intel Pentium G4560, which, given its higher availability, is less of a challenge than it was a few month...
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Published: 2018-03-07, Author: Dave , review by: pcgamesn.com
Intel|7 March 2018Intel Core i5 8400 review: this is THE gaming Coffee LakeByDave JamesSubscribe to PCGamesN on YouTubeThe Core i5 8400 has been the surprise package of the Intel Coffee Lake CPUs. While the K-series Core i7 8700K might be grabbing all the...
Published: 2017-12-05, Author: Richard , review by: eurogamer.net
When news first leaked of Intel's jump from four to six cores with the new Coffee Lake processors, the biggest question we had concerned the relationship between the last-gen i7 and the next-gen i5. Surely six physical cores could trump four, even if hype...
Abstract: For the past few years, processors made by Intel have been more powerful – and much more popular – than those made by rival AMD. However, AMD’s Ryzen processors have turned that around: they’re powerful CPUs at a tempting price, and an excellent alternati...
Abstract: There's no doubt that AMD's Ryzen processors challenged Intel's position in the desktop PC market this summer. Seemingly in response (though we all know this stuff is planned way in advance), the Coffee Lake-based Core i7 and i5 CPUs landed with six cores...
Published: 2017-10-15, Author: Richard , review by: eurogamer.net
When news first leaked of Intel's jump from four to six cores with the new Coffee Lake processors, the biggest question we had concerned the relationship between the last-gen i7 and the next-gen i5. Surely six physical cores could trump four, even if hype...
