Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8400 outperforms Core i7-2630QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-8400 is 2467 days newer than Core i7-2630QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2630QM
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i5-8400 - 45 vs 65 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8400 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400
- Performs up to 8% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-2630QM - 166 vs 154 FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
166
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.79/FPS
100%
Price, $
$130.73
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 3289 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Mobile • Jan 3rd, 2011
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2630QM | vs | Intel Core i5-8400 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
2.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
2.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
20.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |