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Intel - Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor

( 4.6 Average / 33 Ratings )

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Specifications

Manufacturer

Intel

Model

Core i5-6400

Part #

BX80662I56400

Data Width

64-bit

Socket

LGA1151

Operating Frequency

2.7GHz

Max Turbo Frequency

3.3GHz

Cores

4

L1 Cache

4 x 32KB Instruction
4 x 32KB Data

L2 Cache

4 x 256KB

L3 Cache

1 x 6MB

Lithography

14 nm

Thermal Design Power

65 Watts

Includes CPU Cooler

Yes

Simultaneous Multithreading

No

Maximum Supported Memory

64GB

Integrated Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 530

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Prices

Merchant Base Promo Shipping Tax Availability Total
OutletPC $175.89 $175.89+
SuperBiiz $175.99 $175.99+
B&H $183.64 +FREE s/h In stock $183.64
Newegg $184.99 +FREE s/h In stock $184.99
Best Buy $194.99 +FREE s/h In stock $194.99

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Reviews

marktwoen 8 points 19 months ago
from completed build Pioneer Red (Black Friday Build)

A wise man once told me that the least you should get for a gaming rig is an i5, so I did. And I might as well get the Skylake while i'm at it. But in all seriousness, it is currently cheaper than last gen's i5 4460 in some places. I don't see why anyone shouldn't get it. Oh, and it runs as well as it should.

TopBanana420 6 points 19 months ago
from completed build Christmas Build

Great CPU, wish I had went with the 6500 but amazon was out of stock and everywhere else had it priced higher the the 6600 :/

jawash22 22 points 19 months ago
from completed build Feels like the 1st time...cuz it is!

I know I could have gone last gen but I wanted to be able to upgrade soon, so I might as well get something for a 1151 mobo. It's fine for my purposes as I'm notoverclocking, running 2 GPU's or anything crazy.

GoodGamingPC 35 points 18 months ago
from completed build GGPC - The Hero - Adventure begins!

The i5-6400 is great little performer, and future upgrade savvy as it hits the recommended specs for a VR ready system! (you'll need to upgrade the gpu to GTX970)

MethodAce 17 points 17 months ago
from completed build $1000 Skylake Gaming Rig/LOL I can run XCOM 2 on max somehow

For my gaming needs it runs great, low TDP, low core temperatures, and hasn't given me any issues so far. Not as powerful or as overclockable as it's -K brethren but certainly gets the job done in cool fashion. Bang for buck I give it 4 stars since it's a great little CPU, but loses a star since Intel have been keeping overclockers from unlocking the potential of the chip.

cornholio223 3 points 17 months ago
from completed build Computer

Overclocked to 4.5Ghz without much issue at 1.3 volts. Great value.

GhostInShell 1 point 12 months ago
from completed build My New Year Eve Build 2015

Happy with it, on Cpu Z it shows 3.300 MHz on it so i guess it works good.Got nothing to compare it with but its usually under 50% and everything is pretty fast.

Hooman3 9 points 12 months ago
from completed build Upper-Mid Tier Gaming PC

Allows me to play CS:GO at 250 fps on highest settings. Can't really find any cons. Overclocking is not really needed.

ErrorSuccess 7 points 11 months ago
from completed build The Orange Bucket

Great little guy! Fast, easy to install, no problems at all. The stock cooler is nearly silent and does the job. If you want to game and not break bank, buy this cpu.

NipsiumOxide 10 points 11 months ago
from completed build Project Virtus

Planned to run with the 6500 but then stock ran out so I settled for this. Meets my needs and performs very well. Also got mine to clock at 4.5GHz stable.