The Core i5-8400T is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-6600T and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $63.38 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8400T
The Core i5-6600T is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i5-6600T
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 56% cheaper – $49.99 vs $113.37
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i5-8400T vs Core i5-6600T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8400T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
200
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
99%
Price, $
$113.37
44%
Value, $/FPS
$0.56/FPS
43%
Core i5-6600T
Jul 2nd, 2015
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$49.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.24/FPS
100%
Core i5-8400T vs Core i5-6600T in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8400T vs Core i5-6600T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8400T vs Core i5-6600T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8400T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.7 GHz
63%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-6600T
Jul 2nd, 2015
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
80%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8400T | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-6600T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
$182.00 | MSRP | $213.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| 35 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
| 1.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
