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Intel Core i5-8400 desktop processor in OEM packaging

Intel

Intel Core i5-8400 2.80 GHz desktop processor OEM

SKU CH-WZFP-5V61H

Hexa-core desktop processor running at 2.80 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 for responsive 4K content creation and immersive 360 experiences

  • 6-core design handles multitasking workloads smoothly
  • 80 GHz base clock delivers responsive everyday performance
  • Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 raises speeds automatically when needed
  • 4K content creation and playback supported
  • LGA 1151 socket fits compatible motherboards

Intel Core i5-8400 2.80 GHz desktop processor

This Intel Core i5-8400 is a hexa-core desktop processor with a base frequency of 2.80 GHz. It fits the LGA 1151 socket and is supplied as an OEM unit without a bundled cooler. The chip targets mainstream users who create, edit and share 4K content or want immersive 360 experiences.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 raises clock speeds when thermal headroom allows, helping the processor finish everyday tasks quickly. The six cores handle typical workloads without sustained high fan speeds, keeping acoustic output low during standard desktop use. Power draw scales with the active core count and boost duration.

Behaviour under sustained load

Under prolonged heavy workloads all six cores remain active and Turbo Boost 2.0 continues to operate within the processor's thermal envelope. Clock rates settle at the highest sustainable level allowed by the cooling solution fitted by the builder. The architecture maintains responsiveness for 4K content workflows and 360 experiences throughout extended sessions.

Highlights

  • 6-core design handles multitasking workloads smoothly
  • 80 GHz base clock delivers responsive everyday performance
  • Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 raises speeds automatically when needed
  • 4K content creation and playback supported
  • LGA 1151 socket fits compatible motherboards

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the Core i5-8400 into the LGA-1151 socket and what step is often missed?

Align the triangle on the processor with the socket corner, lower it gently without forcing, then close the retention lever; the step many miss is removing the plastic cover from the motherboard socket before seating the CPU.

What maintenance or replacement will the Core i5-8400 need over time?

The processor itself has no serviceable parts; plan to renew the thermal paste between the CPU and cooler every few years and clean dust from the heatsink fins to keep temperatures stable.

What limit appears first when the Core i5-8400 runs at 2.80 GHz under sustained load?

The six-core die hits its thermal ceiling before any power limit, so the cooler’s capacity becomes the first bottleneck during prolonged heavy workloads.

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