Intel Core i5-8500 vs Intel Core i9-9900KS
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-8500 and the Intel Core i9-9900KS. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 127W |
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB | 16 MB |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Intel Core i5-8500
1
spec won
Intel Core i9-9900KS
5
specs won
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