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Core i7-6700 vs Core i5-8400

Core i7-6700 vs Core i5-8400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i7-6700

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Intel Boxed Core I7-6700 FC-LGA14C 3.40 GHz 8 M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I76700

Buy for $130 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-8400

2.8 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $130.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6700

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Intel Boxed Core I7-6700 FC-LGA14C 3.40 GHz 8 M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I76700

Buy for $130 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-8400

2.8 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $130.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-6700 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-8400 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-6700 is 827 days older than the more expensive Core i5-8400.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700

  • Up to 1% cheaper than Core i5-8400 - $130.0 vs $130.73
  • Up to 1% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i5-8400 - $0.82 vs $0.83 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8400 - 8 vs 6 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8400 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Red Dead Redemption 2.
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Core i7-6700

Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015


FPS

158

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.82/FPS

100%

Price, $

$130

100%

Value Winner

Intel Boxed Core I7-6700 FC-LGA14C 3.40 GHz 8 M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I76700

Buy for $130 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

158

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.83/FPS

98%

Price, $

$130.73

99%

Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $130.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Core i7-6700

Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Core i7-6700

Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1293

95%

Multi-Core

4140

87%

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1353

100%

Multi-Core

4748

100%

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo

Intel Core i7-6700

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Intel Core i5-8400 Logo

Intel Core i5-8400

Jul 1st, 2015Release Date
Oct 5th, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i5
SkylakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8
Threads6
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
4.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
34.0x
Multiplier28.0x
HD Graphics 530
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-6700 or Core i5-8400

Red Dead Redemption 2, 1920 x 1080, Highest

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