The Intel Core i5-8500 is a mid-tier gaming CPU, released on Feb 14, 2018. Currently in stock for $97.17, 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
Prices and Stock
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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144 FPS+12%
£0.88/FPS
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£126.47
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+5% more
144 FPS+12%
£0.97/FPS
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£139.99
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134 FPS+4%
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£124.32
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147 FPS+14%
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£100.97
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132 FPS+2%
£1.03/FPS
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£136.49
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131 FPS+2%
£0.73/FPS
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137 FPS+6%
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+18% more
126 FPS-2%
£1.08/FPS
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£136.55
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+14% more
127 FPS-2%
£0.92/FPS
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£116.22
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-3% cheaper
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