The Core i5-8500 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-930. 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 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-930
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Core i5-8500 vs Core i7-930
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-930
Feb 28th, 2010
Average FPS
181
90%
Min 1% FPS
125
91%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-8500 vs Core i7-930 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8500 vs Core i7-930 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8500 vs Core i7-930 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%
Core i7-930
Feb 28th, 2010
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
89%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
3.066 GHz
75%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-930 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Feb 28th, 2010 |
| $192.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Bloomfield |
65 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
| 6 | Threads | 8 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
