[ INDIVIDUAL CPU COMPONENT ]
Intel Core i5-8400
Coffee Lake-S, 2017; 6C/6T, 2.8/4.0 GHz, 9 MB, 65 W, UHD 630. Model-specific record; confirm the complete part marking before installation.
IDENTIFICATION: Intel Core i5-8400. Product name alone does not establish package, stepping, voltage or firmware compatibility.
Verified model specifications
| Catalog path | Intel → Core desktop generations |
|---|---|
| Model and compute | Coffee Lake-S, 2017; 6C/6T, 2.8/4.0 GHz, 9 MB, 65 W, UHD 630 |
| Package / socket | LGA1151 Coffee Lake platform |
| Compatibility | 300-series board required; 100/200-series LGA1151 unsupported |
| Stepping and variants | Check S-spec and BIOS; physical similarity is not compatibility |
Compatibility and service
- 300-series board required; 100/200-series LGA1151 unsupported
- Check S-spec and BIOS; physical similarity is not compatibility
- Document chipset/BIOS; integrated graphics present
- Confirm board manual, exact CPU support list, firmware, voltage/power, memory and cooling before use; never force a package.
Service & archival notes
Document chipset/BIOS; integrated graphics present
Photograph package, markings, contacts and date/lot codes before repair. Log host board, BIOS/microcode, memory, cooler, condition, provenance and source revision.
Sources & further reading
- Intel ARK — Intel Core i5-8400Manufacturer specifications; search exact model and package S-spec.
- Intel processor architecture manualsManufacturer reference for architecture and instruction behavior.
- Various Creators — Intel Core i5-8400 Processor Review - 8th Generation Here I Come!Independent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Manufacturer documents take precedence. Family-level references may not resolve every stepping; verify the marking and motherboard CPU list.