Average Bench: 60.7% (570th of 1445)

Based on 8,631 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000506E3, 0000000000000000, 1F8BFBFF000506E3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6400T CPU @ 2.20GHz
Poor: 43%Average: 60.7% Great: 68%
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 45%
Speed boat

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i5-6400T averaged 39.3% 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 75.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 75.9Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-6400T is 25.6%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-6400T performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 271Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 268Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 8,631 samples)
Min Avg Max
49 Memory 75.9 86.1
59.7 1-Core 75.9 85.8
114 2-Core 148 163
59.2% 99.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
176 4-Core 263 312
184 8-Core 268 312
35.4% 266 Pts
Min Avg Max
195 64-Core 271 311
16.8% 271 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Memory 81
1-Core 79.5
2-Core 154
62% 105 Pts
4-Core 298
8-Core 292
40% 295 Pts
64-Core 292
18% 292 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Memory 76.1
1-Core 76.9
2-Core 152
60% 102 Pts
4-Core 296
8-Core 281
39% 288 Pts
64-Core 295
18% 295 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Memory 78
1-Core 70.7
2-Core 144
58% 97.6 Pts
4-Core 280
8-Core 278
37% 279 Pts
64-Core 278
17% 278 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Memory 79.4
1-Core 68.2
2-Core 142
58% 96.4 Pts
4-Core 259
8-Core 257
35% 258 Pts
64-Core 249
15% 249 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Memory 76.2
1-Core 75.4
2-Core 144
59% 98.6 Pts
4-Core 274
8-Core 274
37% 274 Pts
64-Core 274
17% 274 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Memory 78.1
1-Core 66.7
2-Core 132
56% 92.4 Pts
4-Core 232
8-Core 249
32% 240 Pts
64-Core 177
11% 177 Pts
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Memory 63.3
1-Core 67.1
2-Core 147
53% 92.5 Pts
4-Core 232
8-Core 232
31% 232 Pts
64-Core 253
16% 253 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Memory 50.2
1-Core 79.2
2-Core 155
52% 94.9 Pts
4-Core 294
8-Core 292
39% 293 Pts
64-Core 293
18% 293 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,875,972 CPUs tested

Typical Core i5-6400T Builds (Compare 293 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-6400T Processor (6M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ3'15
Processor Numberi5-6400T
# 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
Clock Speed2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.8 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP35 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2015A (35W)

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

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