The Core i7-4860HQ is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-6400. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-4860HQ
- Consumes up to 28% less energy – 47 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-6400
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Core i7-4860HQ vs Core i5-6400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4860HQ
Feb 1st, 2014
Average FPS
179
99%
Min 1% FPS
119
99%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-6400
Jul 2nd, 2015
Average FPS
180
100%
Min 1% FPS
120
100%
Price, CA$
CA$140.63
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.78/FPS
100%
Core i7-4860HQ vs Core i5-6400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4860HQ vs Core i5-6400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4860HQ vs Core i5-6400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4860HQ
Feb 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
75%
Core i5-6400
Jul 2nd, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4860HQ | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-6400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $182.00 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1364 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Crystal Well | Codename | Skylake |
47 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| Intel HD 5200 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
