Intel Core i5-6400

The Core i5-6400 is the cheapest way to get true four-core Skylake performance but that comes at the expensive of single-core performance. As such many buyers may be better off with a cheaper, faster-clocked, dual-core chip with hyper-threading. If you do need true multi-core performance, though, then the 6400 comfortably delivers and does so at a reasonable price.
- As reviewed by TrustedReviews on Jan 2016
4
Cores
4
Threads
2.7 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 1151
Socket
65 W
TDP
Intel HD Graphics 530
Integrated Graphics
$249
Price
Release date:Aug 3, 2015Price at Launch:$182
Cores:4Threads:4
Base Clock:2.7 GHzBoost Clock:3.3 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:No
L2 Cache:1 MBL3 Cache:6 MB
Box Cooler:YesTDP:65 W
Socket:Socket LGA 1151Memory Support:DDR3L‑1600 or DDR4‑2133
Codename:Skylake‑SProcess Size:14 nm
Integrated Graphics:YesiGPU Model:Intel HD Graphics 530
NPU:NoPCIe Support:PCIe  3.0, 16 lanes

Reviews and Ratings

72

Average Score

Based on 4 reviews

8.2

User Score

Based on 6 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Cheapest Core i5 chip available

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Disappointing single-core speed
70

Cheapest of all Skylake processors with four cores onboard, the i5-6400 is indeed a good performer but it lacks in several areas. Single core is its biggest performance lag but if you can live with that, this is a sacrifice worth making. If not, prefer...

By Armchair Empire on
70

The Core i5-6400 is the cheapest way to get true four-core Skylake performance but that comes at the expensive of single-core performance. As such many buyers may be better off with a cheaper, faster-clocked, dual-core chip with hyper-threading. If you do need true multi-core performance, though, then the 6400 comfortably delivers and does so at a reasonable price.

By TrustedReviews on
70

What is the Intel Core i5-6400? The Core i5-6400 sits squarely in the middle of Intel's mainstream desktop processor range. Packing the latest Skylake architecture and 14nm manufacturing process as the company's flagship Core i7 6700K it has everything...

By Trusted Reviews on

Comparing the Core i5-6400 to its competitor, the FX-8350, we can say we have a technical tie on performance. On some tests the Intel CPU was faster, and on other ones the AMD model performed better. So, we can say both processors are goog choices for...

By Hardware Secrets on

When Intel first launched their Skylake processors, buyers’ choices were essentially limited to a pair of options: the i7 6700K and later the i5 6600K. Both boasted features enthusiasts looked for like unlocked multipliers and fast out-of-box...

By Hardware Canucks on
78

Courant décembre plusieurs fabricants de cartes mères ont publié de manière plus ou moins officielle des bios permettant d'overclocker n'importe quel Skylake, et non uniquement les K. De quoi s'affranchir de la "taxe" overclocking du géant de Santa...

International Review By Hardware France on

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International Review By Computer Bild on

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International Review By Computer Bild on

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International Review By Computer Bild on

Selten fiel ein Prozessor-Test knapper aus als zum aktuellen Zeitpunkt. Die Leistungskrone sichert sich der Intel Core i9-7980XE, der dank seiner 18 Rechenkerne ein unfassbares Arbeitstempo an den Tag legt. Das letzte Quäntchen Power lässt sich Intel...

International Review By Computer Bild on

Sechs, acht oder gar 32 Rechenkerne! AMD und Intel geben mit neuen Ryzen-2- und Coffee-Lake-Refresh-Prozessoren mächtig Gas. Doch wer baut den schnellsten Prozessor? Aktuelle Prozessoren im...

International Review By Computer Bild on

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