In Baldur's Gate 3, the Core i5-8500B is slightly slower than the Core i9-10940X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i5-8500B
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Consumes up to 61% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i9-10940X
- Up to 4% faster in Baldur's Gate 3 – 138 vs 133 FPS
- Up to 4% faster in Baldur's Gate 3
- Is 1 year and 6 months newer – Oct 19, 2019 vs Apr 03, 2018
- Is 1 year and 6 months newer
Baldur's Gate 3 FPS Calculator
Core i5-8500B vs Core i9-10940X: Comparison of performance and price
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8500B vs Core i9-10940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8500B vs Core i9-10940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8500B
Apr 3rd, 2018
Cores
6-core
43%
L3 Cache
9 MB
47%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
85%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i5-8500B Apr 3rd, 2018 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i9-10940X Oct 19th, 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 3rd, 2018 | Released | Oct 19th, 2019 |
| $192.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | LGA2066 |
65 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2666 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
