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Core i5-8500 vs Core i9-7920X

Core i5-8500 vs Core i9-7920X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i5-8500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel BX80684I58500 i5-8500 Desktop Processor, 6 Core, up to 4.1GHz 3 6

Buy for CA$285.49 on Amazon

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Updated 74707 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-7920X

2.9 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W (Tray)

Buy for CA$600.75 on Amazon

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Updated 74707 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-8500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-8500 Logo
Intel BX80684I58500 i5-8500 Desktop Processor, 6 Core, up to 4.1GHz 3 6

Buy for CA$285.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74707 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-7920X

2.9 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W (Tray)

Buy for CA$600.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74707 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-8500 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7920X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-8500 is 157 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7920X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-8500

  • Up to 52% cheaper than Core i9-7920X - CA$285.49 vs CA$600.75
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i9-7920X - 65 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7920X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-7920X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8500 - 24 vs 6 threads
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Dead Space

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-8500 Logo
Core i5-8500

Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018


FPS

151

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$285.49

100%

Intel BX80684I58500 i5-8500 Desktop Processor, 6 Core, up to 4.1GHz 3 6

Buy for CA$285.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74707 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017


FPS

151

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$600.75

47%

Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W (Tray)

Buy for CA$600.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74707 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-8500 Logo
Core i5-8500

Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-8500 Logo
Core i5-8500

Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018


Single-Core

1387

100%

Multi-Core

4844

53.21907273126786%

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017


Single-Core

1364

98.34174477289113%

Multi-Core

9102

100%

Intel Core i5-8500 Logo

Intel Core i5-8500

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Intel Core i9-7920X Logo

Intel Core i9-7920X

Feb 14th, 2018
Release DateSep 10th, 2017
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Coffee LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
12
6Threads
24
3.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
4.1 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
65 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
30.0x
Multiplier29.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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