Intel Core i5-8250U vs Intel Core i5-8400
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-8250U and Intel Core i5-8400 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-8250U
- CPU is newer: launch date 7 month(s) later
- 2 more threads: 8 vs 6
- 4.3x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 65 Watt
- 4.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 27.131 vs 5.68
- 3.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 280.161 vs 73.097
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.755 vs 0.752
- 5.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 19.947 vs 3.767
- 2.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 30.385 vs 10.333
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 21 August 2017 vs 5 January 2017 |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 6 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt vs 65 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 27.131 vs 5.68 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 280.161 vs 73.097 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.755 vs 0.752 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 19.947 vs 3.767 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 30.385 vs 10.333 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-8400
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- Around 18% higher clock speed: 4.00 GHz vs 3.40 GHz
- Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 4x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- Around 26% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2373 vs 1889
- Around 58% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9223 vs 5826
- Around 36% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1048 vs 770
- Around 57% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4580 vs 2911
- 2.1x better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 3633 vs 1696
- Around 8% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1826 vs 1688
- Around 22% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3900 vs 3199
- Around 15% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6201 vs 5401
- Around 8% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1826 vs 1688
- Around 22% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3900 vs 3199
- Around 15% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6201 vs 5401
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.00 GHz vs 3.40 GHz |
| L3 cache | 9 MB vs 6 MB |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB vs 32 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2373 vs 1889 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9223 vs 5826 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1048 vs 770 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4580 vs 2911 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3633 vs 1696 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1826 vs 1688 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3900 vs 3199 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6201 vs 5401 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1826 vs 1688 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3900 vs 3199 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6201 vs 5401 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-8250U
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-8400
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| Name | Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel Core i5-8400 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1889 | 2373 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 5826 | 9223 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 770 | 1048 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2911 | 4580 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 1696 | 3633 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 27.131 | 5.68 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 280.161 | 73.097 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.755 | 0.752 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 19.947 | 3.767 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 30.385 | 10.333 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1688 | 1826 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3199 | 3900 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 5401 | 6201 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1688 | 1826 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3199 | 3900 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 5401 | 6201 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel Core i5-8400 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Kaby Lake R | Coffee Lake |
| Launch date | 21 August 2017 | 5 January 2017 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $297 | $190 |
| Place in performance rating | 986 | 1149 |
| Processor Number | i5-8250U | i5-8400 |
| Series | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Price now | $259 | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 13.28 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 1.60 GHz | 2.80 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 4 GT/s OPI | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| Die size | 123 mm | |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.40 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 6 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 6 |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | 41.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 | DDR4-2666 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x5917 | 0x3E92 |
| Graphics base frequency | 300 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | 1.05 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | 4096x2304@24Hz |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 10 W | |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 800 MHz | |
| Configurable TDP-up | 25 W | |
| Configurable TDP-up Frequency | 1.80 GHz | |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 42mm X 24mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FC-BGA1356 | FCLGA1151 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt | 65 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C (65W) | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 12 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Speed Shift technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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