Intel E8500
The 3.16 GHz dual-core clock speed and 6 MB L2 cache make this LGA 775 processor a dependable upgrade for older motherboards, with a 65 W TDP that keeps thermals manageable. Its 1333 MHz front-side bus and Intel Virtualization Technology support add practical value for legacy systems, while the 4.5-star rating from 221 buyers reflects consistent reliability. Best for budget-conscious users maintaining or reviving a pre-2010 desktop for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, or light media playback.
Cores 2
Threads 6
Boost Clock 4400 MHz
L3 Cache 8 MB
TDP 9 W
Socket LGA775
Integrated Graphics UHD Graphics 48EU
66 Overall Score
Price MX$3,290
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong efficiency (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong platform (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong single thread (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Core 2 Duo |
| Model | E8500 |
| Codename | Alder Lake-U |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 10 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 2 |
| P-cores | 1 |
| E-cores | 4 |
| Threads | 6 |
| Base Clock | 3160 |
| Boost Clock | 4400 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 6 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 9519 |
| PassMark Single | 2435 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory | 64 |
| ECC | No |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA775 |
| PCIe | 4 |
| PCIe Lanes | 14 |
| TDP | 9 |
| Max Turbo Power | 29 |
| Unlocked | No |
Graphics & AI
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 48EU |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel E8500 | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor | HP Xeon P67080-B21 | fosa1 fosa4ycn78izud | MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 8 | 24 | 16 | 6 | - |
| Threads | 6 | 16 | 48 | 32 | 12 | - |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 4400 | 5200 | 4000 | 3900 | 3060 | - |
| L3 Cache Mb | 8 | 96 | 128 | 37.5 | 12 | - |
| Tdp W | 9 | 120 | 200 | 195 | 95 | - |
| Socket | LGA775 | AM5 | AMD Socket SP3 | LGA 4677 | LGA1366 | AM5 |
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 48EU | AMD Radeon Graphics | - | No | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel E8500 | 63.1 | 54.4 | 79.7 | 99.8 | 61 | 80.9 | 68.1 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Compare | 91.2 | 98.4 | 95.1 | 87.5 | 90 | 96.5 | 95.6 |
| CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor Compare | 94.7 | 76.8 | 84 | 83.7 | 94.4 | 38.3 | 80.1 |
| HP Xeon P67080-B21 Compare | 91.7 | 76.8 | 90.6 | 78 | 90.8 | 1.5 | 80.3 |
| fosa1 fosa4ycn78izud Compare | 25.7 | 20.1 | 64.8 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 65 | 36.1 |
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi Compare | 3.3 | 20.1 | 90.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 90.7 | 3.1 |
Price
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