Intel Core i5-8500 vs Intel Core i5-7500T

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Performance
Core i5-850018% better
7,94221% of 36,991
Core i5-7500T
6,74018% of 36,991

The Core i5-8500 has 18% better performance than the Core i5-7500T for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-8500
41.3634% of 121.53
Core i5-7500T
No data available

The Core i5-8500 has 34% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-8500 CPU

The Intel Core i5-8500 is an end-of-life 6-core (6-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2018 with a suggested retail price of $192. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Coffee Lake microarchitecture. The i5-8500 is compatible with Intel Socket 1151 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 630 integrated graphics solution and is bundled with a E97379-001 cooler.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-8500 supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-8500 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 9 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-8500 features 6 total cores which can process 6 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.0 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.1 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-8500 includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 630. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i5-8500 has the 315th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 21.47% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 7,942 score and $192 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 41.36. This is the 70th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i5-7500T CPU

The Intel Core i5-7500T is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2017. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Kaby Lake microarchitecture. The i5-7500T is compatible with Intel Socket 1151 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the HD 630 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-7500T supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-7500T has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-7500T features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.7 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.3 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-7500T includes an integrated graphics solution called HD 630. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i5-7500T has the 354th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 18.22% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i5-8500Core i5-7500T
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i5Core i5
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2018Q1 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)$192--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-850018% better
7,94221% of 36,991
Core i5-7500T
6,74018% of 36,991

The Core i5-8500 has 18% better performance than the Core i5-7500T for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-8500 is ranked 315th with a score of 7,942, and the Core i5-7500T is ranked 354th with a score of 6,740.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-8500
41.3634% of 121.53
Core i5-7500T
No data available

The Core i5-8500 has 78% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i5-8500's 41.36 performance per dollar ranks it 70th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-8500 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 5 2400G8,241+4%
Core i7-5700HQ8,081.5+2%
Core i5-85007,942
Core i5-6600K7,754-2%
Ryzen 5 14007,363.5-7%
Core i5-45906,863-14%
Ryzen 3 2200G6,805-14%
Core i5-7500T6,740-15%
Core i5-35506,593-17%
Ryzen 3 1300X6,579-17%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-8500 orCore i5-7500T
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Ryzen 7 2700X45.89+11%
Core i7-870043.93+6%
Ryzen 5 140043.57+5%
Core i5-8600K42.15+2%
Core i7-970041.86+1%
Core i5-850041.36
Core i5-11400T40.21-3%
Ryzen 7 170038.67-7%
FX-835036.33-12%
Core i5-446034.75-16%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i5-8500Core i5-7500T
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
7,942
(+17.83%)
6,740
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
950
(+85.55%)
512
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
172
(+33.33%)
129
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
4,834
(+56.44%)
3,090
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,393
(+24.6%)
1,118
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
9,552
(+82.08%)
5,246
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,456
(+27.39%)
1,928
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i5-8500Core i5-7500T
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm14 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i5-8500Core i5-7500T
SeriesCore i5Core i5
MicroarchitectureCoffee LakeKaby Lake
CodenameCoffee LakeKaby Lake
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-8500Core i5-7500T
Cores64
Threads64
Clock Speed3.0 GHz2.7 GHz
Turbo Clock4.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier30.0x27.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-8500Core i5-7500T
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB256 KB
L3 Cache9 MB6 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i5-8500Core i5-7500T
SocketIntel Socket 1151Intel Socket 1151
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W35 W
Tcase Max72 °C72 °C
TJ Max100 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i5-8500Core i5-7500T
Bundled CoolerE97379-001--
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630HD 630
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, vPro, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.