The Core i5-8500 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X4 9650. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-8500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X4 9650
The Core i5-8500 is better in every way
Core i5-8500 vs Phenom X4 9650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Phenom X4 9650
Mar 27th, 2008
Average FPS
163
88%
Min 1% FPS
110
89%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-8500 vs Phenom X4 9650 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8500 vs Phenom X4 9650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8500 vs Phenom X4 9650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Phenom X4 9650
Mar 27th, 2008
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
2 MB
22%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X4 9650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Mar 27th, 2008 |
| $192.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Agena |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | No |
