Intel Core i5 8500 6-core LGA1151
Intel
56 Overall Score
vs
Thermal Grizzly CSF-AM5
Thermal Grizzly
13 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 8500 6-core LGA1151
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Intel Core i5-8500 is seen as a capable mid-range processor for gaming and multitasking, with users noting its 6-core design and compatibility with LGA 1151 and 300-series motherboards. However, the lack of an included cooler is a common point of concern, as buyers must purchase one separately. Overall, it is considered a solid choice for general computing and moderate gaming, though not a top-tier performer.
Pros
- 6-core performance
- LGA 1151 compatibility
- Good for gaming
- Multitasking capable
- 300-series chipset support
Cons
- No included cooler
- Requires separate purchase
- Not high-end performance
- OEM warranty unclear
Gaming performance 3
Multitasking 2
Compatibility 3
Cooler inclusion 2
Value for money 2
Warranty support 2
Thermal Grizzly CSF-AM5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 8500 | Thermal Grizzly CSF-AM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | — |
| Model | 8500 | 000 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | — |
| P-cores | 1★ | — |
| E-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 6★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.25★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 9★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 64★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 14★ | — |
| TDP | 65★ | — |
| Max Turbo Power | 29★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 8500 6-core LGA1151
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong single thread (68th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (68th percentile)
- Strong platform (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Thermal Grizzly CSF-AM5
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average single thread (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ai (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 8500
Scores 56 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.
