The EPYC 7343 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8500. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7343
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8500
- Consumes up to 66% less energy – 65 vs 190 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the EPYC 7343 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
EPYC 7343 vs Core i5-8500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7343
Mar 15th, 2021
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
186
99%
Min 1% FPS
123
98%
Price, CA$
CA$202.66
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.08/FPS
100%
EPYC 7343 vs Core i5-8500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 7343 vs Core i5-8500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7343 vs Core i5-8500 in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7343
Mar 15th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
95%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
9 MB
7%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7343 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 15th, 2021 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
| $1,565.00 | MSRP | $192.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Not Available | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 190 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 6 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
128 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
