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
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289 Reviews
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The Intel Core i7-8700K was an exciting processor to benchmark and overclock as Coffee Lake drastically improves performance at a minimal price increase. For $20 more than a 4-core, 8-thread Core i7-7700K Kaby Lake processor you can now get a 6-core, 12-t...
This CPU was a bit interesting to test due to its performance level. When compared with mainstream CPU's of the last few generations, it just mopped the floor with all of them. With many of our benchmarks placing this CPU in line with High-End Desktop CPU...
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Published: 2017-10-05, Author: Michael , review by: phoronix.com
Abstract: Today marks the embargo expiry for reviews on Intel's new Coffeelake desktop processors. While a CPU refresh may not normally be too exciting, thanks to the pressure from AMD with their Ryzen processors pushing core counts higher, Intel is now upping the...
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
Not unlocked for overclocking (though i5 K-version does exist), Requires a new motherboard, despite Z370 chipset offering no substantive new features
Intel's six-core "Coffee Lake" Core i5 trades blows with much pricier previous-generation Core i7 chips. But it's most impressive as an affordable high-end CPU for gamers when paired with a dedicated graphics card. Read More...
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Published: 2017-10-05, Author: Marco , review by: hothardware.com
Requires New Motherboards, Despite Using LGA1151 Socket, Not All Unlocked
Intel Core i7-8700K And Core i5-8400 Processors -- Find Them At AmazonAlthough they are not based on a totally new architecture, the design choices Intel made with Coffee Lake and its 8th Generation Core processors completely re-shape the company's mainst...
Most affordable 6-core in the Coffee Lake lineup, Large multi-threaded gains over the previous generation, Intel stock cooler included in the box
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
The Intel Core i5-8400 retails for $190. Most affordable 6-core in the Coffee Lake lineup Large multi-threaded gains over the previous generation Intel stock cooler included in the box Multiplier locked Manual overclocking yields limited gains New mot...
Abstract: Its hard to believe considering we just finished up an Intel launch, but it is already time to check out Intel’s next launch. Kaby Lake was launched at the beginning of this year and the Mainstream lineup of CPUs is getting refreshed with Coffee Lake and Z370. This is the 8th generation of Intel’s Core processors going back to the original launch back in 2006...
Abstract: Til vores test anvendte vi Nvidias GTX 1080 Ti FE som vores grafikkort. Ved 1080p viser dette den største forskel i gamingydelse, som du sandsynligvis vil komme til at se med den nuværende generation af gpu'er. Til hukommelse brugte vi high end G.Skill Tr...
Abstract: Til vores test anvendte vi Nvidias GTX 1080 Ti FE som vores grafikkort. Ved 1080p viser dette den største forskel i gamingydelse, som du sandsynligvis vil komme til at se med den nuværende generation af gpu'er. Til hukommelse brugte vi high end G.Skill Tr...
Abstract: L'arrivée de Ryzen a eu au moins deux impacts positifs sur le marché. D'une part les performances étaient très bonne replaçant AMD dans la course, et d'autre part l'arrivée en mainstream de puces 6 et 8 coeurs ont obligé Intel à se sortir un doigt. Ce der...
