The Core i5-8500 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2700K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $12.52 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-2700K
- Up to 7% cheaper – $169.88 vs $182.40
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Core i5-8500 vs Core i7-2700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
297
100%
Min 1% FPS
174
100%
Price, $
$182.4
93%
Value, $/FPS
$0.61/FPS
97%
Core i7-2700K
Oct 24th, 2011
Average FPS
287
97%
Min 1% FPS
167
96%
Price, $
$169.88
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.59/FPS
100%
Core i5-8500 vs Core i7-2700K 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
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8500 vs Core i7-2700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8500 vs Core i7-2700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-2700K
Oct 24th, 2011
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
89%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2011 |
$192.00 | MSRP | $332.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
| 6 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
