Intel Core i5-750 vs Intel Core i5-8400B

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CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core i5-750 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core i5-8400B
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-8400B

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-750 and the Intel Core i5-8400B and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i5-750 4 core processor released in Q3/2009 with the Intel Core i5-8400B which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2018.
Intel Core i5 (331) Family Intel Core i5 (331)
Intel Core i5 700 (3) CPU group Intel Core i 8000 (20)
1 Generation 8
Lynnfield Architecture Coffee Lake S
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-750 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.66 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-8400B clocks with 2.80 GHz (3.80 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i5-750 Characteristic Intel Core i5-8400B
4 Cores 6
4 Threads 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
2.66 GHz Frequency 2.80 GHz
3.20 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.80 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.00 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core i5-750 Characteristic Intel Core i5-8400B
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU Intel UHD Graphics 630
GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- GPU Generation 9.5
Technology 14 nm
Max. displays 3
-- Compute units 24
-- Shader 192
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory 64 GB
-- DirectX Version 12

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU Intel UHD Graphics 630
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No Codec h264 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP9 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP8 Decode / Encode
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC Decode / Encode
No Codec VC-1 Decode
No Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-750, while the Intel Core i5-8400B supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i5-750 Characteristic Intel Core i5-8400B
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory DDR4-2666
16 GB Max. Memory 64 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No ECC No
1.00 MB L2 Cache --
8.00 MB L3 Cache 9.00 MB
2.0 PCIe version 3.0
16 PCIe lanes 16
8.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i5-750 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-8400B is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i5-750 Characteristic Intel Core i5-8400B
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-750 has 9.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-8400B is at 9.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Core i5-750 Characteristic Intel Core i5-8400B
45 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
LGA 1156 Socket BGA 1440
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q3/2009 Release date Q2/2018
213 $ Release price 260 $
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
539 (100%)
Intel Core i5-8400B Intel Core i5-8400B
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
1692 (100%)
Intel Core i5-8400B Intel Core i5-8400B
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz
0 (0%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-8400B Intel Core i5-8400B
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz
442 (100%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-8400B Intel Core i5-8400B
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz
76 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
2510 (100%)
Intel Core i5-8400B Intel Core i5-8400B
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
251 (100%)
Intel Core i5-8400B Intel Core i5-8400B
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
923 (100%)
Intel Core i5-8400B Intel Core i5-8400B
6C 6T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-8400B
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