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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-11300H vs Core i5-8500

The Core i5-11300H is faster than the Core i5-8500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 20% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 11 months newer
Up to 61% more expensive – $309 vs $192

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Up to 61% cheaper – $192 vs $309
Up to 34% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-11300H

227FPS

Core i5-8500

220FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-11300H

252FPS

Core i5-8500

213FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-11300H

528FPS

Core i5-8500

520FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-11300H

209FPS

Core i5-8500

204FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-11300H

623FPS

Core i5-8500

588FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-11300H

330FPS

Core i5-8500

326FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-11300H

367FPS

Core i5-8500

365FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-11300H

205FPS

Core i5-8500

188FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-11300H

44%

Core i5-8500

29%

Core i5-11300H ranks 15 points higher.

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Core i5-11300H

Core i5-8500

Core i5-8500 has 2 more cores.

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Core i5-11300H

Core i5-8500

Core i5-11300H has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-11300H

8 MB

Core i5-8500

9 MB

Core i5-8500 has 1 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-11300H

2.6 GHz

Core i5-8500

3 GHz

Core i5-8500 has a 15% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-11300H

4.4 GHz

Core i5-8500

4.1 GHz

Core i5-11300H boosts 7% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-11300H

28W

Core i5-8500

65W

Core i5-11300H draws 37W less power.

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Core i5-11300H

Core i5-8500

Core i5-11300HCore i5-8500

Intel BGA 1449

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LGA1151

Tiger Lake-H

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Coffee Lake

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris XE 80EU

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UHD Graphics 630

3200 MHz (DDR4)

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2666 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-11300H or Core i5-8500?expand_more

The Core i5-11300H. It's 52% faster than the Core i5-8500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 44/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-11300H than Core i5-8500?expand_more

52% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-11300H or Core i5-8500?expand_more

The Core i5-11300H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-11300H worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 44/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-11300H and Core i5-8500?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-11300H scores 44/100, Core i5-8500 scores 29/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-11300H or Core i5-8500 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-11300H or Core i5-8500?expand_more

The Core i5-11300H is the stronger pick at 44/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.