In Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, the Core i7-8700T is slightly faster than the Core i5-8500T. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $126 more expensive!
Core i7-8700T
- Up to 2% faster in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – 101 vs 99 FPS
- Up to 2% faster in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Core i5-8500T
- Up to 46% cheaper – $149.00 vs $275.00
- Up to 46% cheaper
- Up to 45% better value in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – $1.50 vs $2.72/FPS
- Up to 45% better value in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 FPS Calculator
Core i7-8700T vs Core i5-8500T: Comparison of performance and price
Core i7-8700T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
101 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
74 FPS
100%
Price, $
$275
54%
Value, $/FPS
$2.72/FPS
55%
Core i5-8500T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
99 FPS
98%
Min 1% FPS
72 FPS
97%
Price, $
$149
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.5/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-8700T vs Core i5-8500T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700T vs Core i5-8500T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-8500T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i7-8700T Apr 2nd, 2018 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-8500T Apr 2nd, 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 2nd, 2018 | Released | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
| – | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1151 | Socket | LGA1151 |
| 35 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2666 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 2666 MHz (DDR4) |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated GPU | UHD 630 |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
