The Core i5-11600KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8500. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-11600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8500
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-11600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-11600KF vs Core i5-8500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
186
92%
Min 1% FPS
123
92%
Price, $
$111.62
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.6/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600KF vs Core i5-8500 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 i5-11600KF vs Core i5-8500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600KF vs Core i5-8500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
84%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
| $237.00 | MSRP | $192.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
