Intel Core i5 8400 6-core LGA1151
Intel
55 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
G.Skill
65 Overall Score
Scores
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Budget
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 8400 | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 8400 | 3600 |
| Codename | — | Matisse |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | 6 | 12★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 | 3★ |
| L3 Cache | 9 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | 64★ | 32 |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1151 | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 65 | 65 |
| Max Turbo Power | 65★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 8400 6-core LGA1151
- Strong single thread (66th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (66th percentile)
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong efficiency (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (78th percentile)
- Strong ai (72nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Trident Z Neo
Scores 65 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.