The Intel Core i5-8500 is a mid-tier gaming CPU, released on Feb 14, 2018. Currently in stock for $126.66, so it's an average value for money.
| 6 | 6 | 3.0 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Cores | Threads | Base Frequency | Turbo Frequency |
|---|
Prices and Stock
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Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Collection | Core i5 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 6 |
| Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Overclockable | No |
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
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181 FPS+4%
£0.46/FPS
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£84
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£126.47
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£139.99
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190 FPS+9%
£0.88/FPS
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£166.44
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190 FPS+9%
£1.03/FPS
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£194.78
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+54% more
186 FPS+7%
£0.36/FPS
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£66.38
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-48% cheaper
190 FPS+9%
£0.65/FPS
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£122.94
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-3% cheaper
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