Intel Core i5-8400

The i5-8400 is a major upgrade over previous i5 generations, featuring 6 physical cores instead of 4, which significantly improves multitasking and performance. It’s part of Intel’s Coffee Lake lineup and is well-suited for office work, gaming, and general productivity. Despite a lower base clock, it boosts up to 4.0GHz and delivers strong real-world performance, making it one of the best value CPUs for mid-range builds.