Intel Core i5 8500 6-core LGA1151
Intel
56 Overall Score
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
Empowered PC
52 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
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
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Specifications
| Intel Core i5 8500 | Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i5 | — |
| Model | 8500 | — |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | — |
| Class | 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 | 1.5★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 9★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 64★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1151 | — |
| 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 affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong single thread (69th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
- Strong single thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong multi thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i5 8500 6-core LGA11510.022score per dollar
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X0.011score per dollar
Intel Core i5 8500 6-core LGA1151 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 8500
Scores 56 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.
