Intel Core i5-8th Generation Processor/CPU

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🧠 Intel Core i5-8400 Specs

• Cores / Threads: 6 cores / 6 threads

• Base Clock: 2.8 GHz

• Turbo Boost: Up to 4.0 GHz

• TDP: 65W

• Socket: LGA 1151 (300-series chipset required)

• Integrated GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 630

• Unlocked for Overclocking?: No (not a "K" series chip)

💪 Performance

• Solid for 1080p gaming pairs well with GPUs like the GTX 1660 Super, RTX 2060, or even an RTX 3060 (mild bottlenecks in CPU-heavy games).

• No Hyper-Threading, so not ideal for heavy multitasking or content creation.

• Still viable in 2024 for daily tasks, older games, and light productivity if paired with enough RAM and SSD.

🔧 Good Pairings

• Motherboard: Needs 300-series chipset (e.g., B360, H310, Z370, Z390)

• RAM: Dual-channel DDR4-2400 or 2666 (official support)

• GPU matchups:

  • Entry-level: GTX 1650, RX 6400

  • Mid-range: GTX 1660 Super, RTX 2060

  • High-end but balanced: RTX 3060 / RX 6600 (mild bottlenecks in some games)