Intel Core i5 8500 6-core LGA1151
Intel
56 Overall Score
vs
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core AMD Socket SP5
Dell
81 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
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Efficiency
Gaming
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 8500 | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 | Xeon |
| Model | 8500 | 9455 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 32★ |
| P-cores | 1 | 48★ |
| E-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 6 | 64★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.25 | 48★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1151 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 14 | 64★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 200 |
| Max Turbo Power | 29★ | 350 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | No |
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)
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core AMD Socket SP5
- Strong multi thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i5 8500 6-core LGA1151
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core AMD Socket SP5
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2
Scores 81 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.