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Intel

Intel Core i5-8500 OEM desktop processor

SKU CH-HTG1-CJN6T

Six-core desktop CPU with 3.0 GHz base clock, 4.1 GHz turbo, Intel UHD Graphics 630 and DDR4-2666 support for LGA 1151 300-series motherboards

  • Processors TypeDesktop
  • 6 cores and 6 threads handle parallel workloads efficiently
  • 0 GHz base clock with 4.1 GHz max turbo frequency
  • 9 MB L3 cache reduces latency for frequent data
  • Intel UHD Graphics 630 reaches 1.1 GHz max dynamic frequency
  • DDR4-2666 dual-channel memory support on LGA 1151 socket

Coffee Lake six-core desktop processor

The Intel Core i5-8500 is an 8th-generation desktop CPU with six cores and six threads. It operates at a 3.0 GHz base frequency and can reach a 4.1 GHz maximum turbo frequency. The processor fits the LGA 1151 socket and requires an Intel 300-series chipset motherboard. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 provides display output without a discrete card.

65 W thermal design and acoustic profile

Rated at 65 W, the chip runs within a modest power envelope for typical workloads. The integrated graphics operate at a 1.1 GHz maximum dynamic frequency, adding little extra heat during light use. No cooling solution is bundled, so system integrators must supply a compatible cooler matched to the 65 W rating.

OEM packaging and platform support

The processor ships as an OEM unit without a retail box or stock cooler. It supports dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory and provides 9 MB of L3 cache. The 300-series chipset requirement is the only platform constraint stated; no additional software or accessories are included.

Highlights

  • 6 cores and 6 threads handle parallel workloads efficiently
  • 0 GHz base clock with 4.1 GHz max turbo frequency
  • 9 MB L3 cache reduces latency for frequent data
  • Intel UHD Graphics 630 reaches 1.1 GHz max dynamic frequency
  • DDR4-2666 dual-channel memory support on LGA 1151 socket

Specifications

Processors TypeDesktop

Questions about this item

How is the LGA 1151 processor seated correctly, and what step do builders often miss?

Align the notches on the CPU with the socket keys, lower it gently without force, then close the retention lever fully. The step often missed is forgetting to remove the plastic socket cover before installation.

What maintenance or replacement will the integrated UHD Graphics 630 need over time?

The integrated graphics are part of the CPU die and require no separate maintenance. If the graphics output fails, the entire processor must be replaced as the iGPU cannot be serviced independently.

At what point does the 65 W TDP limit throttle sustained all-core performance?

Under continuous full load across all six cores, the processor will reduce clocks to stay within the 65 W thermal envelope once the cooler saturates, typically dropping from the 4.1 GHz turbo toward the 3.0 GHz base frequency.

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