Intel Core i5-8400 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
31.1Single-core88.7
28.6Multi-core81.6
27.2Gamingspec-based64.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-840018 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 29, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+58) and multi-core (+53). Intel Core i5-8400 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8400
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $219
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 31
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 29
- 1900% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 2 MB
- 460% higher PassMark: 51,560 vs 9,200
- 382% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,867 vs 6,400
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 18+200% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 6 | 18+200% |
| Base clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+50% |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz | 5.3 GHz+32% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 30 MB+1900% |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 30 MB+233% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,370Bottom 22% | 3,182+132%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,900Bottom 20% | 20,692+322%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,150Bottom 23% | 2,261+97%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,400Bottom 19% | 30,867+382%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 9,200Bottom 14% | 51,560+460%Top 16% |
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