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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

  • Processors TypeDesktop
  • NameCore i5-8500
  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Core NameCoffee Lake
  • # of Cores6-Core
  • # of Threads6-Threads
  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandIntel
Processors TypeDesktop
SeriesCore i5 8th Gen
NameCore i5-8500
ModelBX80684I58500
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151 (300 Series)
Core NameCoffee Lake
# of Cores6-Core
# of Threads6-Threads
Operating Frequency3.0 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s
L3 Cache9MB
Manufacturing Tech14nm
Memory Channel2
Integrated GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
PCI Express Revision3.0
Max Number of PCI Express Lanes16
Thermal Design Power65W
Operating System SupportedWindows 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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