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Intel BX80662I56400

Core i5-6400

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4 Cores, 4 Threads @2.7GHz, Skylake.
Release date: Q3 2015.

Average Bench: 60.8% (566th of 1442)

more Based on 171,457 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000506E3, , BFEBFBFF000906E9, 0F8BFBFF000506E3, 0000000000000000, 1F8BFBFF000506E3, 0FABFBFF000506E3, 1FABFBFF000506E3 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6400 CPU @ 2.70GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6400 CPU
Poor: 39%Average: 60.8% Great: 71%
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 45%
Yacht

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Above average average bench

The Intel Core i5-6400 averaged 39.1% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 75.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 84.6Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-6400 is 31.4%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-6400 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 288Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 286Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 171,457 samples)
Rank 56660.8%
Min Avg Max
44.5 Memory 75.2 86.8
61.8 1-Core 84.6 96.1
107 2-Core 166 189
63.1% 109 Pts
Min Avg Max
165 4-Core 267 335
193 8-Core 286 344
36.5% 276 Pts
Min Avg Max
203 64-Core 288 346
17.8% 288 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
74.1% Very good
Memory 83.7
1-Core 97.8
2-Core 191
72% 124 Pts
4-Core 373
8-Core 373
50% 373 Pts
64-Core 372
23% 372 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
72.4% Very good
Memory 84.8
1-Core 94.6
2-Core 180
70% 120 Pts
4-Core 347
8-Core 354
47% 351 Pts
64-Core 352
22% 352 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
68.9% Good
Memory 76.7
1-Core 91.7
2-Core 178
66% 115 Pts
4-Core 354
8-Core 353
47% 354 Pts
64-Core 354
22% 354 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
68.5% Good
Memory 79.5
1-Core 95.5
2-Core 190
70% 122 Pts
4-Core 333
8-Core 334
45% 334 Pts
64-Core 336
21% 336 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
68.1% Good
Memory 76.9
1-Core 90.5
2-Core 171
66% 113 Pts
4-Core 344
8-Core 339
46% 342 Pts
64-Core 341
21% 341 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
63.3% Good
Memory 71.7
1-Core 89.4
2-Core 164
63% 108 Pts
4-Core 319
8-Core 309
42% 314 Pts
64-Core 263
16% 263 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
62.8% Good
Memory 76.3
1-Core 92
2-Core 182
67% 117 Pts
4-Core 281
8-Core 311
39% 296 Pts
64-Core 322
20% 322 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
61.6% Good
Memory 83.7
1-Core 78.6
2-Core 155
63% 106 Pts
4-Core 227
8-Core 249
31% 238 Pts
64-Core 238
15% 238 Pts
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MSRP ≈ $187 @ launch in Sep '15
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Gaming
Gaming 39%
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Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 31%
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System: Asus G11CD

CPU
Core i5-6400Intel  $79Bench 61%, 171,457 samples1,263x
GPU
GTX 1060-6GBNvidia  $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples465x
GTX 970Nvidia  $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples370x
GTX 950Nvidia  $100Bench 26%, 111,509 samples191x
SSD
SD8SB8U512G1002 512GBSandiskBench 81%, 2,367 samples171x
HFS256G32MND-2200A 256GBBench 70%, 3,087 samples80x
SD8SBAT128G1002 128GBSandiskBench 58%, 3,654 samples73x
RAM
HMA41GU6AFR8N-TF 2x8GBHynixBench 73%, 22,760 samples346x
HMA41GU6AFR8N-TF 1x8GBHynixBench 39%, 16,202 samples335x
ASU21D4U5S8MB-8 2x8GBKingstonBench 67%, 1,185 samples143x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 103% - Outstanding Total price: $196

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-6400 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ3'15
Processor Numberi5-6400
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$182.00 - $187.00
Clock Speed2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.3 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP65 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2015C (65W)

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 530
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency950 MHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory64 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size64 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography14 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1151

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

 Comments

CPUPro
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Skylake 6th generation Core i5 processor...

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5,782

Liked

3 months ago.

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Decent performing CPU considering it's age, general computing tasks tend to run smoothly. CPU intensive games tend to suffer slightly, but overall a great foundation for a budget system. Would not recommend for newer builds however unless found at a low price as there are many more cost effective choices available.—Dec '20

NLD-User
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3,510

Poor

9 months ago.

Have used for years and runs really stable

TWN-User
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2,870

Poor

8 months ago.

Despite its age, still a cost effective processor when coupled with a right GPU

FIN-User
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2,544

Excellent

2 month ago.

Runs games just fine to this day and doesn't really bottleneck my GTX 1070, wouldn't get it now since better alternatives exist

NZL-User
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2,128

Excellent

3 months ago.

its amazing for my first desktop

EthanOZT
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26

Good

6 months ago.

good cpu, 2.7 ghz is fast enough. if only it used a uhd graphics chip but that's fine, going from a 4200u 1.6ghz. so this is good

serebit
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18

Average

5 years ago.

For a relatively cheap, outdated CPU, it performs just fine.

collinator24
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6

Terrible

5 years ago.

Slow oem cpu, avoid.

patonoventa
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2

Excellent

4 years ago.

Amazing Cost/Benefit CPU

badmaster12
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2

Terrible

4 years ago.

if youre gaming, please dont buy, very slow even in games like Minecraft

Lisio
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2

Excellent

3 years ago.

It is still a very good gaming processor, of course, faster than games in ryzów, I have a score of 98.6 and RAM 112-115 on it

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