The Core i5-8500 is a mid-tier desktop gaming CPU released on Feb 14, 2018. It's currently in stock for $97.16, so it's a lower value for money.
| Feb 14th, 2018 | $192.00 | 65 W | 6/6 | 3.0 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
|---|
Core i5-8500 Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
| MSRP | $192.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 6 |
| Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Overclockable | No |
Core i5-8500 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
High
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Min 1% FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Min 1% FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Min 1% FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Min 1% FPS
High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Min 1% FPS
Add a Game
Select Settings
Core i5-8500 Alternatives
Users also choose these CPUs
Users also choose these CPUs
Core i5-8500 vs Other CPUs
The most compared CPUs against the Core i5-8500
The most compared CPUs against the Core i5-8500
Core i5-8500
$97.16
vs
Ryzen 5 5600X
$13,900.00
Core i5-8500
$97.16
vs
Core i5-11400
$13,999.00
Core i5-8500
$97.16
vs
Core i5-3570K
$13,900.00
Core i5-8500
$97.16
vs
Ryzen 7 3700X
$13,800.00
Core i5-8500
$97.16
vs
Core i5-13400
$13,740.00
Core i5-8500
$97.16
vs
Core i5-13400F
$13,740.00
Core i5-8500
$97.16
vs
Ryzen 5 2600
$14,000.00
Core i5-8500
$97.16
vs
Core i5-11600
$14,000.00
Core i5-8500
$97.16
vs
Ryzen 3 3300X
$14,099.00
Core i5-8500
$97.16
vs
Core i7-6700K
$13,740.00
CPUs Compared for Gaming
Add a CPU
Click to Select a CPU
vs
Add a CPU
Click to Select a CPU
Found 1155 CPUs
Popularity
Core i9-11900F
153 FPS+37%
8 Cores @ 2.5 GHz
$275.99
153 FPS
+37%
The Callisto Protocol
1.8 $/FPS
Value for Money
Core i9-9900KF
128 FPS+14%
8 Cores @ 3.6 GHz
$349.00
128 FPS
+14%
The Callisto Protocol
2.72 $/FPS
Value for Money
Core i7-10700F
123 FPS+10%
8 Cores @ 2.9 GHz
$220.00
123 FPS
+10%
The Callisto Protocol
1.78 $/FPS
Value for Money
Core i3-13100
156 FPS+39%
4 Cores @ 3.4 GHz
$120.13
156 FPS
+39%
The Callisto Protocol
0.77 $/FPS
Value for Money
Core i5-14600K
185 FPS+65%
14 Cores @ 3.5 GHz
$198.32
185 FPS
+65%
The Callisto Protocol
1.07 $/FPS
Value for Money
Core i7-4790
104 FPS-7%
4 Cores @ 3.6 GHz
$85.69
104 FPS
-7%
The Callisto Protocol
0.82 $/FPS
Value for Money
Core i5-13400
157 FPS+40%
10 Cores @ 2.5 GHz
$152.91
157 FPS
+40%
The Callisto Protocol
0.97 $/FPS
Value for Money
Ryzen 9 3900X
127 FPS+13%
12 Cores @ 3.8 GHz
$350.00
127 FPS
+13%
The Callisto Protocol
2.75 $/FPS
Value for Money
Core i5-13500
164 FPS+46%
14 Cores @ 2.5 GHz
$187.84
164 FPS
+46%
The Callisto Protocol
1.14 $/FPS
Value for Money
Ryzen 5 7500F
181 FPS+62%
6 Cores @ 3.7 GHz
$209.82
181 FPS
+62%
The Callisto Protocol
1.15 $/FPS
Value for Money
Ryzen 7 3800X
127 FPS+13%
8 Cores @ 3.9 GHz
$215.99
127 FPS
+13%
The Callisto Protocol
1.7 $/FPS
Value for Money
Core i5-11600
148 FPS+32%
6 Cores @ 2.8 GHz
$140.00
148 FPS
+32%
The Callisto Protocol
0.94 $/FPS
Value for Money