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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-8500 vs Core i9-9900T

The Core i5-8500 is slightly slower than the Core i9-9900T on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$145.76View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 120% cheaper – $145.76 vs $423
Up to 104% better value for money

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Up to 8% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 2 months newer
Up to 120% more expensive – $423 vs $145.76

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-8500

203FPS

Core i9-9900T

206FPS

League of Legends2009

210FPS

225FPS

524FPS

545FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-8500

219FPS

Core i9-9900T

222FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-8500

586FPS

Core i9-9900T

599FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-8500

614FPS

Core i9-9900T

627FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-8500

187FPS

Core i9-9900T

193FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-8500

233FPS

Core i9-9900T

233FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-8500

29%

Core i9-9900T

33%

Core i9-9900T ranks 4 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-8500

Core i9-9900T

Core i9-9900T has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-8500

Core i9-9900T

Core i9-9900T has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-8500

9 MB

Core i9-9900T

16 MB

Core i9-9900T has 7 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-8500

3 GHz

Core i9-9900T

2.1 GHz

Core i5-8500 has a 43% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-8500

4.1 GHz

Core i9-9900T

4.4 GHz

Core i9-9900T boosts 7% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-8500

65W

Core i9-9900T

35W

Core i9-9900T draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-8500

$145.76

Core i9-9900T

Core i5-8500Core i9-9900T

LGA1151

Sockethelp

LGA1151

Coffee Lake

Codenamehelp

Coffee Lake-R

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

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UHD Graphics 630

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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2666 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-8500 or Core i9-9900T?expand_more

The Core i9-9900T. It's 14% faster than the Core i5-8500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-9900T than Core i5-8500?expand_more

14% 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 i5-8500 or Core i9-9900T?expand_more

The Core i9-9900T is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-9900T worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 33/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-8500 and Core i9-9900T?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-8500 scores 29/100, Core i9-9900T scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-8500 or Core i9-9900T 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 i5-8500 or Core i9-9900T?expand_more

The Core i9-9900T is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.