Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8600T outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6400 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-8600T is 1005 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6400.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600T
- Performs up to 1% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-6400 - 121 vs 120 FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-6400 - 35 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6400 - 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6400
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i5-8600T - $67.64 vs $122.54
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600T doesn't have integrated graphics
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Single-Core
1111
88.24463860206512%
Multi-Core
3023
64.84341484341485%
Intel Core i5-8600T | vs | Intel Core i5-6400 |
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Apr 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
2.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |