The Core i5-8600 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7500T, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $37.44 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8600
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7500T
- Up to 44% cheaper – $48.15 vs $85.59
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 35 vs 65 Watts
Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-7500T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€85.59
56%
Value, €/FPS
€0.45/FPS
58%
Core i5-7500T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
180
96%
Min 1% FPS
120
97%
Price, €
€48.15
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-7500T 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 Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-7500T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-7500T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-7500T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
77%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7500T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $213.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
