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Intel

Intel Core i5-8500 BX80684I58500 desktop processor

SKU CH-9MEN-T2FK0

Six-core desktop processor running at 3.0 GHz with 4.1 GHz turbo, 9 MB L3 cache, integrated UHD Graphics 630, DDR4-2666 support and 65 W TDP

  • Product nameCore i5-8500
  • CPU cores6-Core
  • CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • TDP rating65 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • Processor codenameCoffee Lake
  • Six cores handle parallel workloads with a 3.0 GHz base clock
  • Turbo Boost reaches 4.1 GHz for burst performance
  • 9 MB L3 cache keeps frequent data close to the cores
  • Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives displays without a discrete card
  • 65 W TDP fits standard cooling solutions

Core i5-8500: 6-core desktop processor

The Intel Core i5-8500 is a six-core, six-thread desktop CPU built on the 14nm Coffee Lake architecture. It fits the LGA 1151 socket on 300-series motherboards and includes Intel UHD Graphics 630. A 65W thermal design power and a bundled cooler make it a straightforward drop-in for mainstream builds.

Sustained load behaviour on 65W TDP

With a 3.0 GHz base frequency and 9MB of L3 cache, the processor maintains steady throughput across all six cores within its 65W envelope. Turbo can lift a single core to 4.1 GHz for bursty tasks, while the dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory controller keeps data flowing during extended multi-threaded workloads.

Upgrade path from four-core 7th Gen chips

Moving from a four-core, four-thread 7th Generation part adds two physical cores and a larger cache without changing the platform power budget. The jump is worthwhile when compiling code, running virtual machines or streaming while gaming, provided the motherboard is a 300-series model.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $160.99
Typical for this category: the median of 494 items is $149.99.
CPU cores 6-Core
Lower than about 80% of the 271 comparable items (median 8).
TDP rating 65 W
Lower than about 60% of the 320 comparable items (median 95 W).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineCore i5 8th Gen
Model nameBX80684I58500
Product nameCore i5-8500
Performance
Working frequency3.0 GHz
Bus speed8 GT/s
Processor
CPU cores6-Core
CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
TDP rating65 W
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenameCoffee Lake
CPU threads6-Threads
Level 3 cache9 MB
Process node14 nm
Max PCIe lanes16
Memory
Channel configuration2
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics max dynamic frequency1.1 GHz
Ports & slots
PCIe generation3.0
Compatibility
Compatible systemsWindows 11

Questions about this item

How much heat does the Core i5-8500 produce at its 65W TDP when running all day?

The processor has a 65W thermal design power, so a standard cooler rated for that level will keep temperatures steady during sustained workloads.

Which motherboard socket and chipset must I already have for the i5-8500 to work?

It requires an LGA 1151 socket on an Intel 300 Series motherboard; other chipsets will not support this CPU.

Will my existing DDR4-2666 memory run at its rated speed with this processor?

Yes, the memory controller supports DDR4-2666 across two channels, so your current modules will operate at their specified frequency.

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