Intel Core i5 + -8400

Intel launches the 8th generation Intel Core processors this time with the code labelled Coffee Lake. The affordable Intel Core i5-8400 processor and Intel Optane Memory with 16GB capacity has a very similar architecture to the previous successful Kaby Lake series. However, Intel has worked on various optimizations, resulting in an Intel Core i5-8400 processor that delivers real-world performance while maintaining minimal energy performance.

Key Features of the Intel Core i5+ -8400 Processor

• Six-core processor i5 with Coffee Lake architecture
• High operating frequency up to 4GHz
• Performance increases in the order of tens of percent to the Kaby Lake range
• Compatible exclusively with the new generation of Intel 3XX chipsets
• Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 graphics card
• Also included is a box-top cooler and a 16GB Intel Optane Memory

Improved Manufacturing Technology

The Coffee Lake architecture is once again based on a 14nm production process. The demanding manufacturing is being handled by Intel with utterly stunning perfection, giving the Intel Core i5-8400 processor a great price-performance ratio. For the first time ever, the Core i5 series came right on with six core kernels. The core gain is also accompanied by a higher working frequency, which is up to 4GHz in the turbo mode.

The Intel Core i5 has 6 Cores for the First Time

Access to data is greatly facilitated by a fast 9MB L3 cache that will give the kernels enough time for an instant response to all applications. The Intel Core i5-8400 processor is guaranteed to serve as a reliable building block for playgroups. Since the performance is literally always at hand, you can even plunge right into virtual reality or into demanding video encoding.

Compatibility and Motherboards

The Intel Coffee Lake platform contains quite a few changes, so Intel has decided to take a rather unusual step. Although this processor uses the well-known socket 1151, it will require a new motherboard. Specifically, it will need  an Intel 3XX chipset.

Intel Optane Memory

Do you want to squeeze the maximum power from your computer and still have only a disk? The solution is a hot new one in the form of Intel Optane Memory in the M.2 slot. This is a revolutionary caching memory that will greatly accelerate your existing system. The use of Intel Optane Memory guarantees you a tremendous increase in speed, not just in starting the operating system, but also for playing games and running challenging programs. Acceleration is counted in tens of percent, which is a noticeable shift toward a plain disk.