The Core i5-8500 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3450 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $27.67 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- Up to 24% cheaper – $85.59 vs $113.26
Core i5-8500 vs Core i5-3450 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, €
€113.26
75%
Value, €/FPS
€0.6/FPS
83%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
170
91%
Min 1% FPS
114
93%
Price, €
€85.59
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.5/FPS
100%
Core i5-8500 vs Core i5-3450 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8500 vs Core i5-3450 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8500 vs Core i5-3450 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
85%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $192.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
